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Blake Panthera
June 25, 2024
Helplessly Hoping
Helplessly hoping
Her harlequin hovers nearby
Awaiting a word
Gasping at glimpses
Of gentle true spirit
He runs, wishing he could fly
Only to trip at the sound of good-bye
Wordlessly watching
He waits by the window
And wonders
At the empty place inside
Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams
He worries
Did he hear a good-bye?
Or even hello?
They are one person
They are two alone
They are
three
together
They are for-or each other
Stand by the stairway
You'll see something
Certain to tell you confusion has its cost
Love isn't lying
It's loose in a lady who lingers
Saying she is
lost
And
choking on hello
They are one person
They are two alone
They are three together
They are for-or each other
Your son,
RSHC
Diane Roth
December 2, 2023
Dear Syndie,
It has been such a long time since I saw you. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Please call me! All my love, Diane 314-610-8164 your bestie forever ❤
Jay & Carole Scott
September 27, 2022
Ron(nie)- We are so thankful that God chose to put you back in our lives after many years absence. Your caring, wit, and friendship helped us through some very rough times. We miss you a lot, but look forward to seeing you again in our Heavenly home! Until that day...
Fred Loman
November 4, 2011
To Ron's Family,
I am saddened for your loss but know you will eventually rejoin Ron in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Ronnie attended Seven Oaks grade School with 3 of my Loman cousins and also my first wife, Carolyn Jean Duncan. I had the pleasure of his friendship while at Central High School. Ron was also in the Class of '56.
He was one of the nicest guys I ever met with a great sense of humor. He is surely missed by all that came to known him on just about any level.
Respectfully,
Your old pal, Freddie
Versailles, Mo.
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Michele and Mark van den Berg
October 6, 2011
My husband Mark and I shared some incredible conversations with Ron at Windsor Crossing. So sad to hear of his passing. Our loss on earth is certainly Heaven's gain. There is no doubt in my mind that Ron is hearing, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Luan and Jim Meredith/Ward
October 6, 2011
Our lives were richer because of Ron. We miss him and pray for comfort from above for all his loved ones. I look forward to a reunion with him in Heaven!
Your Bible Study Friends Forever!
Luan and Jim
Cassie n Greg Zinn
October 5, 2011
P.S. Oops, my mistake I mean Richard, NOT Ron, please forgive me.
Cassie n Greg Zinn
October 5, 2011
Dear Synthia and Ron,
I never forgot about your father, I knew him since I was little girl, Synthia was my BEST friends. It break my heart when I found out that he passed away, I wish I could visit him before. Im still thinking of you, Synthia and Ron. Were sorry to hear about your beloved loss father. Love you always,
Don & Beverly Black
October 3, 2011
Ron's love for his Lord was evident every time he spoke. He was a kind, humble man that we all came to love. Our prayers are with you all.
mark shoemaker
October 3, 2011
I discoverd deep in this warm man's heart, the life of a scientist, a friend, and a man that fell in love with Jesus at an amazing time in his life. My wife Linda and worshipped with him just a few Saturdays ago at the Crossing Fenton. To set next to him and watch him worship in his quite way was an honor.
His journey into my life began as we celebrated his baptism, his going public with his Faith in Christ. He joined a rag a muffin qroup of people that gathered at my home each week for 2 years. There we cared for each other,laughed, cried and ate some great food. Not just with our mouths but also with our hearts and minds as we unpacked and apply God's Word to our lives.
Ron added his kind gentle spirit, mixed with his amazing mind to the group. When Ron spoke people listened. His new found faith inspired us all. And his real raw honest questions were a privilege to receive and wrestle with as we search together for answers.
Over many lunches the last about 4 weeks ago we talked about life death and what movie he just watched on Netflix.
The loss of his wisdom and friendship is softened by the truth that he is with Abba. I look forward to talking to you Ron when we meet again in our Fathers house.
your brother in Christ
Mark
October 3, 2011
"Ronnie" Cockrell was in a split-grade class with me at Seven Oaks School so many years ago, and yet I can still see the smiling face on that little blond boy. He always made us feel a bit happier and was loved by all. How fortunate you were to have him part of your lives all these years.
With sympathy,
Martha Sue Payne Sharp
October 3, 2011
Dear Cockrell family
My contact with Ron was limited but I do know the rest of you and want to express my sympathy to all of you at this time. It is always hard to lose a sibling, as I did recently, but as you continue in God's love and care,
he will give you peace. You can look forward to a great family reunion in the future. Sincerely, Jean VanMeter
Greg & Russ Baptising Ron back in 07' as Judy, Butch and I witness
Bill Casey
October 2, 2011
What a "Cool" and genuine guy!
I got to know Ron about 2 years before he was Baptized and we were fast friends, I was working the lobby and he was in Guest Relations doing count. I was unaware he was not a Christ follower until the night he approached me in the lobby and told me he had accepted Christ that week, I was blown away by the excitement evident by his announcement, he then asked Butch James and I to be his water witnesses at his upcoming Baptism and we were both humbled by the experience. I introduced him to the Bible study class I was attending and spent the next 3 years further amazed by his hunger for God's word and experiencing his vast intellectual input to the class....what an asset he was to that group at that time meeting at the Shoemakers home.
What a fantastic sence of humor.
What an honor and pleasure his friendship has been
Ginny Haselhorst
October 2, 2011
Ron and I were neighbors at Gravois on the Green. He was a good friend and I will treasure his memory.
October 2, 2011
To Ron's family,
I only got to see Ronnie 2 or 3 times since graduating from Central in 1955; however, I still have great memories of laughing until my sides hurt anytime I was around him during our high school years. The world has lost a bright, witty, and kind individual. John Douglas
Tom & Tana Murphy
October 2, 2011
We met Ron through the Crossing two years ago and were in a book study with him. We marveled at his intelligence, kindness, sense of humor and the story of his lifelong spiritual search. We admired his peace when he recevied his cancer diagnosis. We will miss seeing and talking with him, but as we told him Thursday night, this is "see you later" not good bye. Our prayers and condolences continue for his family as we know they will greatly miss him.
Danny Dyer
October 1, 2011
Uncle Ronnie,
I want to express how grateful I am for all our wonderful and interesting conversations. You were the kindest, most gentle man I think I've ever known. Thank you for always taking the time to listen to me and what's going on in my life. And thank you for all the laughs and memories...I couldn't have asked for a more caring uncle. I love you and will miss you dearly. Can't wait to see you again in Glory.
Your thankful nephew,
Danny Dyer
Carole & Jay Scott
October 1, 2011
Ronnie, our renewed friendship after 44 years, and the 11 years since, have been a huge blessing in our lives. We are so thankful that you came to know Jesus personally, and that we got to witness that new joy in your life. You will be sorely missed, but we can imagine you entertaining the Heavenly Hosts just as you did us here.
Lyle Dorsett
October 1, 2011
Ron, You are now in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. You have been in my daily prayers for years. When we were together in Seven Oaks Elementary school, Central H.S. and Mizzou, you brought humor and joy to everyone. Now you enjoy our Lord Jesus Christ in glory as you see Him face to face. I will see you there later. (Lyle Dorsett)
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