| Cockman, Robert J. | |
| Birth: | 11-11-1932 |
| Death: | 1-6-2023 |
| Comments: | Double marker with Jean Cockman; death date not engraved at time of survey |
| Burial: | DeAnn Cemetery (New) North of Hwy 371 |
| Notes: | Originally recorded in a survey on 10-21-2006 and updated on 1-8-2023. |
| Obituary: | Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Cockman, age 90 of Hope Arkansas, passed away Friday January 6, 2023, in Hope. Bob was born on November 11, 1932, in Perryville, Arkansas, to Robert Franklin and Marie Cook Cockman. He was a retired Corporal of 28 years with the Arkansas State Police, United States Army Veteran and former sheriff of Nevada County Prescott, Arkansas. Bob was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Bob for years loved to attend singings at the Community Center in Prescott. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jean Cockman, brother Donald Cockman and sister, Judy Long. Survivors include: son, Bobby Cockman, two daughters: Donna Rhodes, Paula Billups (Charles) sister, Doris English, grandchildren, Jason Talmadge “Tal” Rhodes (Tabatha) Chase Billups, Chance Billups (Brianna) great-grandchildren, Revel, Payton and Brady, one special friend, Pat Holder and a host of friends. Family wishes to express their heart felt gratitude to the staff of Heather Manor Nursing Home and Rehab for their kind and caring ways during his stay. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm Wednesday January 11, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church 125 W. 2nd N. Prescott, Arkansas 71857 Funeral service will be 2:00pm Wednesday January 11, 2023, at First United Methodist, Prescott with Rev. Joe Miller officiating. Burial to follow in DeAnn Cemetery, Prescott with Arkansas State Police funeral honors. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope Eddie Brazzel, Director. |
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