He was owner/operator of Bob's Shoes, a World War II United States Army Veteran and a longtime member of Second Baptist Church where he served as Usher and Sunday School Secretary for forty years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed by all. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Elmon Cockrell, James Cockrell and Olen Cockrell and two sisters, Jessie Johnson and Mildred King.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Pauline Gillespie Cockrell of Monticello; two sons, Mike Cockrell and wife Sandy of Rogers and Randy Cockrell and wife Gail of Monticello; one daughter, Paula Vickers and husband Jeff of Peach Tree City, GA; two grandsons, Craig Cockrell and wife Jacqueline of Cave Springs and Jonathan Vickers of Peach Tree City, GA; four granddaughters, Brooke Wyatt and husband Ben of Frisco, TX, Sara Young and husband Collin of Overland Park, KS, Amy Mitchell and husband Patrick of Springfield, MO and Joni Elliott and husband Stephen of Del Ray Beach, FL; eleven great-grandchildren, Macy, Ava and Aubrey Wyatt, Hayes Cockrell, Ellia, Marys, Taj Mitchell, Ensley Young, Hadley and J. T. Vickers and Maggie Kaye Elliott.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ray Hearron officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(19)
Julie Spencer
Loreal, TX Sunday, January 7, 2018 Baptist hospital.... I'm sorry for your lossMary D Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, January 6, 2018 Deepest sympathy to the family. I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be greatly missed.David Hamblen
Russellville, AR Saturday, January 6, 2018 Pauline and Family,I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing this week. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. After marrying into the Cockrell family, Uncle Bob became one of my examples of a kind and caring Christian man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David Hamblen
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bartlett
Mobile, AL Saturday, January 6, 2018 Our love and sympathy to all the family in your loss. To my Aunt Pauline, I love you and will call you soon.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Saturday, January 6, 2018 Dear Pauline & Family,I am so sorry for your loss, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Kim and David Hoffman
Roland, AR Friday, January 5, 2018 Randy, Gail and Family,We are so sorry about the loss of your dad. May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Connie Mullis
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 4, 2018 Love and prayers to a se ever familyHazel Potts
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 4, 2018 Dear Pauline and FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Bob passing He was such a nice man He will be dearly missed..So sorry I cant attend any of the services Know my prayers are with you. I ask our dear Savior to wrap His loving arms around you for comfort.
Our deepest sympathy
Hazel Alan and Nicole
Cindy Hudgens
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 4, 2018 Randy, Gail, Brooke, Craig & families,Mr. Bob was kind and generous person. Always a smile on his
face. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you .
We love you !
The Hudgens
Cynthia Villarreal
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, January 4, 2018 Mr Bob was a wonderful man I had privilege to get to know i loved every day i got to see and talk with him he will be missed greatly.Bea Tucker
, AR Thursday, January 4, 2018 Ms. Pauline,So sorry to hear about Mr. Bob. He was always so kind and nice when I would go in the shoe store. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Marijo Miles
Springfield, MO Wednesday, January 3, 2018 So very sorry for the recent death of your loved one. He will be missed by many people in Monticello.Iwas in Monticello for the Christmas Season and as I drove though the downtown area I had many fond memories of the businesses around and near the square. One of my fondness memories was when I was invited to coffee with the men at the Monticello Drug. I learned a Lot from those men and Bob was one of them . I think that there is a good chance that all of them have passed away . They were wonderful friends and I respected them a lotMarijo Pruett Miles
Springfield, MO Wednesday, January 3, 2018 So very sorry for all of you for the death of your loved one . Before I met vedfromDavid W Smith
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Mr.Bob will be greatly missed!! I remember him so well!! He was ALWAYS at 2nd Baptist Church !! I don't remember him ever frowning!! He was a prime example of an honorable Christian man raising a great family!! Prayers and condolences for you all !!Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 3, 2018 My thoughts and prayers are with you allDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Sorry to hear of Mr. Bob"s passing. Prayers for the family. He was a really good man.Dennis Wells
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Dear Mrs. Pauline, You and your family have my prayers and sympathy at this sad time. I am so sorry for your loss of Mr. Bob. Mother's family and the Cockrells go way back where they were raised in Green Hill. Mother always felt very close to the Cockrell family.linda funderburg
monticello, AR Wednesday, January 3, 2018 my condolence to this familyPamela Jasay Hall
pin bluff, AR Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Cockrell. Family,Sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Another angel called home.