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Gary Cockrell Obituary
Mr. Cockrell, 56, of Charlotte, died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born November 5, 1953 in Charlotte, a son of Jean Cloninger Cockrell and the late George L. Cockrell, Sr.
Gary was a driver with Namasco Corporation for 22 years. He was an avid hunter and rider of his Harley Davidson. He was an active member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene where he taught Sunday School to first and second graders. Gary was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a great baseball coach and fan.
In addition to his mother Jean of Charlotte, Gary is survived by his wife, Cathy Nabers Cockrell; children, Rene Herndon and husband Greg of Gastonia; Dawn Cockrell of Mooresville; Coleman Cockrell of Belmont; Paige Cockrell of Charlotte; stepchildren, Heather Nabers and Tyler Nabers, both of Charlotte; grandchildren, Peyton Herndon, Parker Herndon, and Riley Cockrell; brother, George L. Cockrell, Jr. and wife Nancy of Texas; sister, Judy Clarke of Matthews; numerous loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-9PM, Monday, November 1, 2010 at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. A funeral service will be held at 11AM, Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Trinity Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Mike Barefield officiating. Interment will follow the service at Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary's fellow drivers from Namasco.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 6031 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208.
Condolences may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com.
McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the family of Mr. Cockrell.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Cockrell
Irma Cash
December 1, 2010
It doesn't seem right, that Gary is gone from us. I miss him every day. I look up at his house and think he will be closing that gate, to get on his Harley to ride out. Now, he has entered another Gate. A Gate from which there is no return. I miss you, Gary.
November 29, 2010
It has been a month since you left this earth, and I miss you every day. If there's anything you need, I won't be far away....
Love,
Your Jenny
George and Teresa Williams
November 5, 2010
George and I loved Gary so much. He will be greatly missed!
George and Teresa Williams
Debbie DeLoach
November 2, 2010
Dawn and Renee', I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you today and in the days ahead.
Vickie (Hyde) Starnes
November 2, 2010
I knew Gary from Oakdale Elementary School and Coulwood Jr High. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Jim Estridge
November 1, 2010
Gary was a Good Friend from our younger days til now.I will miss standing in the yard and talking to him.Hope there is Baseball in Heaven.May GOD Bless the entire family.
November 1, 2010
Cathy - praying for your strength, today and everyday in the weeks to come. Let me know if I can do anything for you.
Linda Yannotti
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" Matthew 5:4
November 1, 2010
We will miss you...K & D
Kathy & John Diefenderfer
November 1, 2010
Cathy & Family -- So sorry for your great loss. May you find peace and comfort from the prayers of your friends and family.
November 1, 2010
Rose and I are keeping your entire family in our prayers.
Fred and Rose Cloninger
Marsha bradshaw stogner
November 1, 2010
I knew Gary for many years. Begining at Coulwood and going thru our West mecklenburg years.I am so sad he is gone and my heart and my love go out to his family. take comfort in knowing he was a good man and will be greatly missed.
November 1, 2010
To Cathy and family, Very sorry to hear about Gary. He wtll be missed dearly by all the people he came in contact with ! He was so friendly and had that crazy smile on him all the time. I have known Gary for over 30 years and I don't think he changed abit through the years I knew him ...... He was just Gary ! May God Bless all the family. Gary, To a good friend and fellow biker brother, keep on riding and thanks for the memories !!!!! Alan Inman
Andy Seegers
November 1, 2010
To a true friend that i'am really going to miss. Me and Donna went to church with Gary & Cathy a few weeks ago on biker sunday and Gary went down to the altar, when he came back to sit with us he touched me and said that he loved me and Donna and that he was glad we were in his life. We are going to miss you more than words could ever say. Bye brother and we will see you again one day.
Cody, Amanda, C.C. Ryder and Reece Williams
October 31, 2010
We miss you so much! We find comfort in knowing we will one day see you again. Ride on with Jesus our brother and dear friend.
Chuck & Missy Boyette & family
October 31, 2010
Dear Mammaw, Dad, Judy, Cathy, Dawn, Rene, Paige, Coleman & families: We are so saddened and sorry for your loss. We know Gary is smiling because he is with his heavenly father but he will be greatly missed by so many. He was a wonderful, fun, and loving uncle and we have so many wonderful memories to carry with us. We love you Uncle Gary.
Mike and Renee' Pittman
October 31, 2010
Dear Family,
Sad to hear about Gary.Sad for us but what a time Gary is having right now.We got to know Gary when he coached my son.Recently been running into him at bojangles on Sun. morning we would chat and we would always talk about what a great day it would be for the LORD to come back.Gary sure is in the the place us Christians call home.Thanks Gary for all the great chats,see you soon friend.Cathy my church will be praying for ya'll.
Mike and Renee' Pittman
Eddie Eckard
October 30, 2010
I am glad I had the opportunity to know and work with Gary for 13 years, he was a gentleman and very dear friend of mine. Namasco has many customers who know and loved him as well. I want to offer you my deepest sympathy and hope that you will hold on to all those precious memories you have of Gary.
God Bless
Eddie Eckard & Family
Namasco Sales
Trey Patterson
October 30, 2010
I will miss my friend
Randy Hamm
October 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Gary's Family and Friends.I was a childhood friend of Gary's. Went to School at Coulwood with him.Geat guy,even back then
October 30, 2010
Cathy, although I never knew Gary, I want to express my sympathy to you & you family. I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know I think of you often. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you now in this difficult time. Patti & Rick Friesner & Travis.
Jeff
October 30, 2010
You were a great guy to have known, You will be missed by many but know that we will meet again in those pearly gates.
Jeff
October 30, 2010
May your memories remain with us all until we meet you in Heaven ....
October 30, 2010
So very sorry for the death of Mr Cockrell. He will be greatly missed by many. I would like to say to all his family, it is okay to feel that lost and emptiness, and i would like to encourage you to keep in mind the Scriptures that tell us that soon there will be no more dieing, no more pain and sorrow.
Margo Vaughn
October 30, 2010
Rene and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
James Cockrell
October 30, 2010
Thanks For the Memories back in Texas Cole Younger..
JAMES & DEREK COCKERLL
October 30, 2010
THANK FOR THE FRIENDSHIP AND MEMORIES IN TEXAS COLE YOUNGER
David & Terri Horton
October 30, 2010
No words can express the shock I felt when I heard about you Gary. You and your family have been my neighbors for 22 years. You were always kind and friendly to everyone. I will surely miss you riding up and down the road on your Harley and I will miss you and your little dog riding by in the afternoons in your red truck. David, Mom and I will miss you but join you one day in the presents of the Lord.
To the family my heart goes out to you all.
Love,
David & Terri Horton
8600 Old Plank Road
Charlotte
Allen McConnell
October 30, 2010
I really don't know what to say. I'm still at a complete loss. Gary "Truck Driver" was one of my best friends. I believe that as you travel through life you as blessed to have only a few true friends. And Gary truly was that to me. Most weeks we talked almost daily. We would talk about the worlds problems (we would solve a bunch of them), discuss the Lord, poke fun at each other about things going on in each others lives, laugh about anything we could find to laugh about, and just have fun being friends. Our conversations never ended without him asking about my brother if he hadn't talked to Jimmy himself and him asking how my family was doing. Thats because of what I said at the beginning of this. He was a "True Friend". I know I'm a better person today because of him and I'm thankful that I got to call "Truck Driver" my "Friend".
Irma Cash
October 29, 2010
Cathy and members of Garys family. I hope that you will allknow that Gary was a good, honest person and a friend to many.
Rest in Peace, Gary. You were a good neighbor and friend. You are going to be greatly missed. My sympathy to all of your family members.
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