Robert Cockerham
Robert Cockerham
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Bobby was born on Saturday, August 19, 1944 in Ferriday, LA and passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in New Orleans, LA. Bobby was a simple, godly country man whose life was marked by faith, hard work, and genuine love for people. He enjoyed the quiet joy of deer hunting and the beauty of God's creation, but his true calling was behind the barber's chair. For 62 years, Bobby worked as a barber, and to him it was never just a job. It was a ministry. He loved his clients, cherished the conversations, and valued the friendships that grew with every haircut. Bobby never met a stranger; you were never "just a friend," but family. He made sure you knew you were loved, and he wasn't shy about telling you so. His faith guided his life, and he dearly loved going to church and being with his church family. Bobby adored his Meme and deeply appreciated Mamie, her devoted caregiver. Above all else, his greatest joy was his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whom he loved and cherished beyond measure.
He is reunited with his parents, James Miron Cockerham and June Gallaway Cockerham.
Those left behind to Bobby's memories are his daughters, Crystal Ramsey & her husband Mike of Ball, LA and Robyn Armer & her husband Scott of Ball, LA; son, Robert E. Cockerham, Jr. of Waxahachie, TX; brother, Steve Cockerham of Clayton, LA; grandchildren, Morgan Burlew, Ryan Arnold, Taylor Breth & her husband Tony, Connor Ramsey, and Memphis Cockerham; great-grandchildren, Cayden Burlew, Isabella Burlew, Charlee Breth, Max Magdaleno, Brayden Lundgren, and Charley Arnold; and a host of family and friends.
Those honoring Bobby as pallbearers are Mike Ramsey, Scott Armer, Cayden Burlew, Max Magdaleno, Steve Cockerham, Connor Ramsey, and Brandon Burlew.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.
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Crystal Ramsey
February 11, 2026
Daddy loved his girls & his customers!!
MIKE SMOLEK
January 23, 2026
I will miss my dear friend Bobby. I knew Bobby for over 20 years and we shared many life stories that made us feel more like brothers than friends. He was a kind soul with many words of encouragement that would ease you along the rocky road of life. Bobby also had some of the funniest jokes to make you laugh. He always said goodbye with a handshake and an "I love you, brother!" to warm your heart. I'm thankful my last words to him were "I love you too, Bobby!"
Louis J Mayer
January 10, 2026
I knew Bobby for several years as he was my barber and friend. He was outstanding in his trade as his work was always superior. We always talked about every subject that was important to us. Several times my wife, Lana accompanied me to the shop. My wife liked very long hair, but I always got a #1 cut as Bobby would say. He was a very find man, a good husband and a devoted Christian. I know that he and Lana are talking together now in Heaven with our Lord, Jesus Christ."
Randy Authement
January 6, 2026
Mr Bobby was more than a barber he was your friend.I would get in the chair for 8:00 appt and talk for 10 minutes before he start cutting my hair.Loved watching the western movies on the tv while he was cutting my hair When he finished and was getting ready to leave he would always say Love you Bobby you will be missed
Love you my friend
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Jojo Mitchell
January 4, 2026
Bobby your barber skills were amazing. You made everyone feel right at home when they entered the shop.We last spoke on 12/26/25 you sad that you loved me and see you on 1/2/26.R.I.P.my friend. I will never forget you Love you Bobby JoJo.
Barry Geraci
January 2, 2026
I feel a great loss of an old friend which Bobby was to me and he will be sorely missed as one the last few true barbers in Slidell, LA. God speed brother, your journey here on earth has come to an end but just beginning in heaven.
Mark Labat
December 31, 2025
What I'm going to miss most of all is hearing 'I love you my brother, give your little lady a hug for me', which I always did. We sure lost a treasure with my friends passing.
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