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Wayne Cockrell Obituary
Born in Saluda County and a son of Thurmond and Sarah Minick Cockrell, he was the husband of Brenda Boland Cockrell. Mr. Cockrell had retired from Michelin North America in Lexington and he was a certified baseball umpire for Pony League and Dixie Youth Baseball. He was a member of Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a Pastoral Care Assistant.
Surviving is his wife, Brenda Boland Cockrell of the home; his father and mother, Thurmond and Sarah Minick Cockrell of Saluda; a son, Ben Cockrell of the home; two stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law; Crystal and Mark Young of Lexington and Candice and Russell Miller of Saluda; a brother, Ralph Cockrell of Saluda; five grandchildren, Brandi Nicholson, Joshua Nicholson, Texanna Miller, Quinten Miller and Brianna Allen; and one great-grandson, Kingston Ready.
A brother, Donnie Cockrell, preceded Mr. Cockrell in death.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Sunday evening at Ramey Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 3æp.m Monday, March 22, 2010 at Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Dennis Barden, Rev. Richard Williams and Rev. Dale Singleton officiating. Interment will follow in Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Amick Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church, Building Fund, 2090 Batesburg Hwy., Batesburg, SC 29006.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Cockrell
Brenda B Stewart
March 27, 2010
Brenda and Family, I am sorry to hear about Wayne. May god be with you in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Brenda Bishop Stewart And Ed [Bub] Stewart
MaryAnn Smith
March 23, 2010
Brenda and family, Mr.and Mrs Cockrell and Ralph:
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of Wayne...just heard about it last night... Brenda: We are so sorry we could not be there.. Please know that we are thinking about you and lift you all up to God to give you strength to face this sad time in your life. May God's healing hand be with you.. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Blessings.
Mary Ann Smith
Charles Stewart
March 23, 2010
Tracy and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family Mrs. Brenda. Tracy talked about Mr. Wayne alot the past several years, and I final got to meet you both in Wal-mart several times in the past year. You both always seemed that I had known ya'll all my life. He was the man that always had a smile and a kind word. I never left talking with ya'll that Mr. Wayne would tell me I am the man that has been praying for you and I will continue. That meant alot to me and I know that he will be deeply missed. Tracy asked for me to send you a note of sympathy he just found out about Mr. Wayne and is working this week but if you ever need anything please don't hesitate to call on us. You are in our prayers.
Tracy and Kim Waters, Jordanne and Nickolas
Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina
Tracy worked @ Michelin with Mr. Wayne for years.
Ronnie Coleman
March 22, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
March 22, 2010
Mr. Wayne was such an inspiration to Monk and I. He always showed God's love. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time. But know that he is rejoicing in Heaven with our Lord. We love you all.
Monk and Christal Gulledge
Debra Mitchell Causey
March 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time. I was a classmate of Wayne's at SHS and enjoyed running into him around Saluda mostly at grandchildren's dance events. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. May your memories bring you comfort in the weeks ahead.
Gerald Powell
March 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Brenda and family at this time of great sorrow. may God's blessing stay with you during this difficult time naandbring you peace.Wayne was a treasured friend and we will see him again in abeautiful place where there is no sickness or suffering
Gerald B. Powell Saluda, S.C.
Gerald Powell
March 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Brenda and family at this time of great sorrow. may God's blessing stay with you during this difficult time naandbring you peace.Wayne was a treasured friend and we will see him again in abeautiful place where there is no sickness or suffering
Gerald B. Powell Saluda, S.C.
March 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Brenda and family at this time of great sorrow. may God's blessing stay with you during this difficult time and bring you peace.Wayne was a treasured friend and we will see him again in a beautiful place where there is no sickness or suffering
Gerald B. Powell Saluda, S.C.
Barri Gorton
March 21, 2010
He will be missed dearly. Wayne ALWAYS made me smile. He made work fun.
Annette Clyde
March 21, 2010
I am a graduate of the class of 64 at Saluda High. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will feel Gods blessings during this time.
May Wayne's love for you hold you during these weeks and continue to be a lifelong blessing. Annette Clyde
2782 Meridian Dr. Apt 2
Greenville, NC 27834
Rev. Burton & Jennifer Campbell
March 21, 2010
We are praying for all of the family. May the Lord grant them His peace during this time.
Selma Smith Bettis
March 21, 2010
My sympathies to all of the family and especially to Brenda. I pray that God will walk by her side in the coming days and weeks.
Christina & Eric LeGrand
March 21, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wayne was a joy to work with at Michelin. He always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
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