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1941
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2012
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Larry Cockrell Obituary
CARENCRO - Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro for Larry Joe Cockrell, age 70, who passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. at his residence in Carencro.
Interment will be in Evangeline Memorial Gardens in Carencro. Ranny Cockrell, brother to Mr. Larry Cockrell, will officiate at the services.
Mr. Cockrell was a native of Louisville, Mississippi and was a resident of the Lafayette/Carencro area for the past 41 years. He was a route sales distributor for the Morning Advocate newspaper for many years and was owner/operator of D & L Portable Signs. Mr. Cockrell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carencro. He was an avid sports fan and loved his family and adored his grandchildren and their sporting events.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Jackie Diez Cockrell of Carencro; one daughter, Lerri Lynn Cockrell of Lafayette; two sons, Joseph Bradley Cockrell and his wife, Karen, of Duson and Christopher David Cockrell and his wife, Rebecca, of Watson; five grandchildren, Tucker Bradley, Kristen Marie, Joseph Cord, Canon David, and Brody Joe Cockrell; and one brother, Ranny Lee Cockrell and his wife, Mary, of Mobile.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Davis Cockrell and the former Fannie Elizabeth Reed; and by one sister, Rita Davis Chaney.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 Friday and will continue from 12:00 noon until service time on Saturday.
Pallbearers will be Tucker Cockrell, Cord Cockrell, Canon Cockrell, Brody Cockrell and David Chaney and Mark Chaney.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome.net.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Ave., Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Cockrell
Lynette and Easton Trahan
May 12, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you near and be with in days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories you have in your heart bring you comfort in remembering Larry. I have always felt, at times like this, there is so little anyone can say, for there are no words that have ever been invented to fit the loss of a loved one. May you find great comfort in knowing that our loved ones are safe and free from all tears, trials, troubles and temptations from now on they are where nothing can ever hurt them again. Always remember that our loved ones just go beyond the sight of our vision and the touch of our hands, and they are waiting for us on the other side of death, where time is not counted by years and there are no separations.
"I cried when you passed away, I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A golden Heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best."
Lovingly and Prayerfully;
May 12, 2012
Ranny , Mary and Cockrell Family,
We are so sorry for you loss. We pray that the Lord will give you strength and comfort.
Love,
Leonard and Patsy McGill
angela box
May 12, 2012
Lerri,
So sorry for your loss. My heart breaks at the thought of your pain, but I know you well enough to know your faith and family will carry you through this difficult time. May your memories be your blessings.
The Patins
May 10, 2012
Brad, Karen, Tucker and Cord - our prayers and with you and your family. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and enjoy those games at the diamonds in heaven! God bless you and your family. Love you! Coach Darrell, Paula, Daniel, Jennifer and Emalee Patin
May 10, 2012
Lerri - my prayers are with you and your family. May God give you His peace and comfort. May you feel His presence in mighty ways. Margie Boustany
Aubrey Lowrey
May 10, 2012
Chris,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jerry Bostick Family
May 10, 2012
Brad, Chris, Lerri & Family:
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. I know how important he was in all your lives. Each of you had a very special relationship with him I do believe that your closeness and warm memories will bring you comfort. Know that I am thinking and praying for you in this time of sorrow.
Always
LeeAnn B. DuBois
Suzi Moore
May 10, 2012
Karen and Bradley, I am sorry for your loss. I thinnk of you often. I am praying for yur family. Suzi Moore (formely Maison Blanche
May 10, 2012
Karen and Bradley, I am sorry for your loss. I thinnk of you often. I am praying for yur family. Suzi Moore (formely Maison Blanche
May 10, 2012
Karen and Bradley, I think of you often and am very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you guys. Suzi Moore (formely Maison Blanche)
Sandra James
May 10, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! Love you all!
Sandra Lou James
LeeAnn Bostick DuBois & the J.L. Bostick Family.
May 10, 2012
Brad, Lerri, Chris and Family: You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your father. I know how important he was in your lives. Your relationship was quite special and while this makes the loss so very hard, I do believe that your closeness and warm memories will bring you comfort in the days to come. Know that me and my family are thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
RICHARD DUPUIS
May 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 10, 2012
Our deepest sympathies,
Pam, Robyn, Becky and Leigh (Joye's daughters)
May 10, 2012
Dear Cockrell Family,
It was in deed a shock to wake up this morning and begin my day as I often do by checking the list of those who have departed this life and find Mr. Cockrell's name in the obituaries. I can only say he was a fine man and the little time I had to pastor him was far too limited. I hope that the prayers of our church family and of myself will affect the comfort of the Holy Spirit Who is the Comforter of all who believe for Mrs. Jackie, Brad, Lerrie, and David as well as all those grandchildren. God Bless you all, Bro. Nick Peters.
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