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John Cockerham Obituary

COCKERHAM WINSTON SALEM - John Howard Cockerham, 61, of Winston-Salem went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Cockerham was born November 11, 1946 in Forsyth County to Raymond Theodore and Sarah Frances Yountz Cockerham. He was retired from Triad Mobile Home Supplies and attended Rosemont Baptist Church. Surviving to cherish his memory is a sister, Teresa Coppley and husband Louie of Welcome; a brother, Dennis Cockerham of Kernersville; two step sisters, Laura Eaton of Winston-Salem. and Nancy Cockerham of Washington, NC; two nephews, Tony and Adam Miller; and two nieces, Carolyn Myers and Paula Mabe. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Heitman officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, prior to the service, and at all other times at the home of his sister, Teresa Coppley, 421 Welcome-Arcadia Road, Lexington, N.C., 27295. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2008.

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Jim Foreman

September 28, 2008

I was saddened today to hear of Howards passing. Howard and I grew up just a few houses from each other. We played together as young boys, and went to school together through high school. He was a good friend.

Wayne & Sharon Eaton

September 26, 2008

Although it has been many years since I have seen Howard, I was saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with you all and may God bless your hearts.

Marguerite Cockerham Stevenson

September 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had not seen Howard for many years but knew he had many health problems. May God bless the close loved ones.

Beverly Robinson Page

September 26, 2008

Teresa and Dennis, I am sorry to hear of Howard's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you both.

Kim Hill

September 25, 2008

Teresa Howard holds a special place in my heart, because I watched him fight and he had so much determination. May God give you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Janet Wesley

September 25, 2008

Dennis & Teresa, my prayers are with you at this time. We have traveled some long hard roads togather. Howard was my Ex Brother in law but was more like brother. We will get by as long as we keep the good times in our hearts. We will all miss Howard.
Love Janet Wesley

Salli John

September 25, 2008

Teresa, Howard fought a hard battle and now is in a better place without pain or suffering. You and your family are in my prayers.

Carol Bennett

September 25, 2008

Teresa, so sorry about the passing of your brother. I know he fought a long battle with sickness. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Laura Cockerham Eaton Hunt

September 25, 2008

I will cherish my memories of my half brother, Howard. He has fought a long hard battle and has won a place in heaven with his Lord and his Mother and Father. We will all miss him!

Chris Yountz

September 25, 2008

Very few words are comforting at times like these. I know that we drifted apart after our parents died and contact within the family just faded away. I did think of you often though never did anything about it. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you the peace and comfort you need now

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