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Derrick L. Mobley
January 15, 2021
Gone but never forgotten by me his daughter or his grandkids, Marie and Derrick. We miss him terribly and can't wait to see him again...and I'll bring a fresh can of Copenhagen!!!
Derrick Mobley
April 16, 2020
Gone but will never be forgotten, often imitated but never duplicated and loved by all and loved all...especially his Grandkids!!!
Cheryl Cocroft-Noble
December 26, 2007
Denise, Kim, Kevin, Lamont, Marie, Bubba,
May God grant you more peace and comfort each day. We all handle pain in different ways. But may Joe's life of sacrifice, love for you, and his ability to make us all laugh keep you in the hard times and bring you closer together as a family; that would surely bring him eternal peace.
I love you as much today as yesterday and will continue to love you all.
Dear Joe, you are truly missed and I appreciate all that you did for your family.
Your Mother and Grandmother, Cheryl
LORRAINE LYNN NOBLE
December 22, 2007
MY HEART IS FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT JOE WILLIE (ALWAYS MY FAVORITE BROTHER IN LAW) IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. DENISE, KIM, KEVIN, LAMONTE,MARIE AND BUBBA, I KNOW YOUR LOSS IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND, BUTJUST REMEMBER ALL THE LOVE AND
MEMORIES OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER AND IT WILL MAKE THE TEARS AND THE HURT GO AWAY. JUST
KNOW THAT HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH
US ALL IN SPIRIT. I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
MAY OUR GOD KEEP YOU ALL SURROUNDED
BY HIS LOVE. \
AUNT AND GREAT AUNT
LYNNELORRAINE
Rev. Roy Lee, Ph.D.
December 21, 2007
Uncle Joe will be greatly missed. You always made me and so many other people smile. Thanks for your gift of joy and laughter. Blessings!
Cheryl Noble
December 21, 2007
Joe, it has only been one month today that you said farewell.
Each AM, I turn on the computer so I can get your telephone call that you used to make.
I miss you more and take comfort in knowing you now have all the answers to the meaning of your life.
Be at peace and know that you are loved and missed terribly by your children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, family, and friends, especially in Spooner.
I remain your friend forever, Cheryl Noble(Cocroft)
Derrick and Kim Mobley
December 19, 2007
Derrick, Kim, Marie and Derrick II
miss Joe Willie Cocroft aka PawPaw very much!!!!
Agnes Perez
December 9, 2007
To the family and especially to my friend, Cheryl. You all have my sympathy and even though I never met Joe, I learned of his honesty and straightforwardness. What a person to be! He said what he meant and meant what he said. May his soul rest in eternal Peace. As to my friend, Cheryl, I know you will miss Joe's calls from over the miles, but rest assured You still have a friend and that is why we must appreciate what we have while we have it, as it can disappear in a fleeting moment. God is the author and the finisher. Amen.
Jed Tooke
December 9, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Monique Harmon
December 8, 2007
Dear Uncle Joe, I miss you so much already. What I miss most, is how you joked about seeing me with boys in Spooner. I am happy that we had the chance to get close! I love you!!
Pastor Dennis & Armita , Andrew,Monique,felicia Harmon
December 8, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Armita Harmon
December 8, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Derrick, Kim, Marie, Derrick and Simon Mobley
December 7, 2007
Dear Joe,--- Mere words cannot express my or the kids feelings for you. You said what you meant and meant what you said. You sacrified and loved your kids and G-kids even with all their imperfections and continued to give love and help them even though oft it was not reciprocated or appreciated. We were blessed to have spent several winters and springs with you and I like to think you came because you felt the love, even up in frozen Spooner. Dad you will be missed everywhere but nowhere more than in Tn. I will try to care for your daughter and G-kids in a way that would make you proud of me and will love and treasure your memory until the day I come to meet you. You taught people what they couldn't learn in books or at computers. Take care Dad...and if you want to tell God that your son-in-law is a neUrologist...it's ok with me. In our home you will be an everlasting prescence and not a mere memory. We love you PawPaw and always will. Your SON--Derrick aka AminRah
Cheryl Noble
December 7, 2007
Denise, Kim, Kevin, Lamont, Marie, Derrick II, and Joseph, May you call on the good, positive memories of what Joe, your father and grandfather did for you and to you. His family was his life; his love for you was in his last breath. His life was full of miracles; let your love for each other be a continuation of those miracles. I will miss him so very much.
Your mother and grandmother, Cheryl
Myron & Lori Anderson
November 30, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Joe Cocroft. Joe was a very good friend to my father Michael Mulcahy (Spooner, WI). Although my father only new Joe for 2 years, Joe was there for my dad during very hard times. Joe was a very trustworthy, caring and loyal friend to my dad. I didn’t know Joe very well (only met him a couple of times), because I live in the Chicagoland area, but he was deeply cared for by my father. My dad always said “If you need to know something about anything, ask Joe". Joe had many, many friends in Spooner, WI. Please know that Joe will be very missed, not only by my father but the whole town of Spooner, WI. As broken hearts mend, please know that there are many people whose thoughts you are in.
With heartfelt sympathy in this time of sorrow,
Myron & Lori Anderson
(Son-in-law and daughter of Mike Mulcahy).
Bill Hobbs Jr
November 30, 2007
My prayer's are with you and the Family Kevin, Kim & Dense.
God Bless
Anotha & Daisy Burt
November 29, 2007
Our prayers are with you during this time of the lost of your Dad , Brother, and cousin. May God love comfort you , and may you remember the good times shared with your love one.
Claudia Stetz
November 27, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Father. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Jenell Cocroft
November 26, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family. Know that I love you all.
Marguerite Cocroft
November 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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