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Gary Cockerham Obituary
Gary Keith Cockerham, born February 3, 1955, left us too soon while peacefully surrounded by family on November 23, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Wilma Cockerham. He is survived by his loving wife, Jody Ann (Terrell) Cockerham; son, Keith Bryan Cockerham (Lisa); daughter, Angela Lee (Cockerham) Cobb (John); four grandchildren, Faith, Grace, Ethan, and Liam; five siblings, Steve, Lori, Pamela, Jeff, and Robert; and many other loving family and friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. funeral service with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family is accepting flowers, or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com.
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Katie Labbe
November 28, 2017
Steve and family,
Praying for you guys, that God will hold you up in your time of need. I love you all and I know the Lord will hold your hand as you walk thru this valley
Love Katie and Eric
November 27, 2017
May God strengthen and comfort you during your time of mourning. Psalm 146:5,9
TJ
November 27, 2017
May the God of peace give comfort, support and bless the family during this difficult time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rom.15:33
Dorothy Keathley
November 26, 2017
To the Entire Cockerham family,
I went to high school with your mother and remember her well, she was taken too soon but can now enjoy her son again.
May God give you comfort at this difficult time.
Floyd & Dorothy (Longstreth) Keathley
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November 26, 2017
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