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William Harold "Bill" Cocks

FUNERAL HOME

Maple Hill Funeral Home

3300 Shawnee Drive

Kansas City, Kansas

William Cocks Obituary

Bill Cocks, 62, passed away on August 28, 2007. Bill was born in Indiana on June 25, 1945. He was the son of Patricia Hergenrother, who survives him. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Cocks, his son Mike and daughter-in-law Lisa Cocks, his son Scott and daughterin-law Laurie Cocks and his daughter Kim Hare and son-in-law Dan Hare. In addition, he is survived by his grandson Joshua Cocks and four granddaughters Samantha Cocks, Cassie Cocks, Allie Cocks and Nora Hare. Survivors also include his brother Walter Hergenrother and his wife Terry, his sister Anne McGowan and her husband Don, three sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was most recently employed at Dick's Sporting Goods and his employer was extremely supportive throughout his battle with cancer. Bill was treated at the Kansas City Cancer Center in Lee's Summit, Mo. The doctors and staff there treated him with dignity, kindness and compassion. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 31, at Maple Hill Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to services. Following burial a celebration of Bill's life will be held at Paddy O'Quigleys, Woods Chapel Road, Lee's Summit, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch Road, Suite 100, Merriam, KS 66204.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 30, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for William Cocks

17 Entries

Sharon Day

September 27, 2007

Linda I'm sorry about Bill he was a great man I really enjoyed working with him and to know that he was there for my grandchildren meant alot to me.

David Walter

September 10, 2007

Linda, it was a pleasure to work for Bill at the noland Road Venture for 10 years and to have known him since 1978. He will be missed and our prayers are with you and your family,
David and Diana Walter and Family

Kay (Wilson) Summers

September 4, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take the time to grieve, it is healthier to do so now than later..

Dan Ostrowski

September 1, 2007

Linda, please know my prayers are with you at this obviously difficult time. I was fortunate to have crossed paths with Bill twice in our lives and I was better for it both times. He was a truly nice person, I enjoyed the time I spent with him, and he will be missed.

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Bill Colombo

August 31, 2007

I worked with Bill at Dick's Sporting Goods.. He was a true gentelman and professional. Our company was a better place with Bill. I will miss our talks and his kind and easy style..
My sympanthy to his whole family.. We will miss him.

Doug Stanley

August 31, 2007

I worked with Bill for many years at Venture in Kansas City and St. Louis. He was a fine man with many quailities. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family.

Yvette Erny

August 31, 2007

I worked for Bill at 2 different Venture locations, and it was always a pleasure. He was funny, positive to be around and a friend. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to the entire family members. But remember, you will always have alot of wonderful memories, as will all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Kim Drake

August 31, 2007

We did not know Bill personally - but we felt like we did from all the wonderful and amusing stories we heard.

Linda, Mike & Kim - while we did not know you, we are deeply sorry about your loss of your husband and father.

Scott, Laurie, Josh, Cassie - You are our dearest friends and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. The measure of how much we love is felt by how much it hurts...

May happy memories soon replace the sorrow you now feel.

The Drake Family
Mike, Kim, Melissa, Mandy

Deloris Tucker / Wells

August 31, 2007

Linda, my heart goes out to you during this time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. You have always held a place in my heart since I met you years ago at KCPL. Prayerfully submitted, Deloris.

Terri Curless

August 30, 2007

I worked with Mr. Cocks for many years at Venture. He was a very admired manager and I will miss him dearly..When I was going thru the adoption of my daughter, Bill was very supportive and he nicknamed her the "abc Baby". I will miss his hugs whenever I saw him, no matter how long it had been he always had a hug. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cocks Family.

Bill Armstrong

August 30, 2007

Mike, Lisa, Sam, and Alli,
Jan and I would like for you to know that our thoughts and prayers are for you, and your entire family at this time.

Tim Barry

August 30, 2007

Bill was a great man to work for. I worked with him for many years at Venture and Dick's. He was always cheerful and made work fun. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers. The Barry's

Peggy Bradley

August 30, 2007

Linda,

I am so sorry for your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy Bradley

Shawn, Debra, Logan & Lucy Nault

August 30, 2007

Cocks Family- we are saddened by your loss and you are in our prayers. I know your father, grandfather, son and husband will be missed greatly by many. You all have wonderful memories to cherish and he knew he was deeply loved by you all! God Bless you all.

Shannon, Mike & Parker

August 30, 2007

Scott, Laurie, Josh and Cassie: We are so sorry for your loss, but know that your Dad and granddad appreciated your visits and support during his last illness. Our hearts give immortality to those we love in memory. You will always have wonderful memories and I know Bill would approve of the celebration at Paddy O'Quigley's.

Karl Crosby

August 30, 2007

It was my pleasure to have known Bill. I worked with him for several years and he was a great manager of people. He cared about and took care of his friends and loved a challenge. He always had that big smile whenever you saw him and he will definitely be missed.

Todd Barker

August 29, 2007

Bill Cocks was my district manager while I was employeed by Dicks Sporting goods in Wichita KS. He was a great boss and great friend. Always upbeat and positive. We was a great mentor and I learned many valuable lessons working for him. He will be greatly missed. I will miss his one of a kind handshake.

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