of Mountain Home, AR
July 15, 1952 - December 15, 2018
Bobby Joe Cockrum, Jr., age 66 of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Baxter Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Bobby Joe was born July 15, 1952 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Bobby and Lois (Morris) Cockrum.
On May 15, 2000 Bobby married Lula Mitchell. Bobby served his country for 9 years in the United States Air Force. He was a clerk for the United States Postal Service for 24 years before retiring. Mr. Cockrum enjoyed hot rods, playing guitars, and music in general. Bob was a proud member of the Bridge Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that will be dearly missed.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Lou; children: Joey (Kristy) Cockrum, David (Shannon) Cockrum, Claudia (Mark) Mueller, Patty (Joe) Roncali, and Dawn Hollingsworth; grandchildren: Caelen and Evan Cockrum; Henry, Kealy and Sadie Mueller; Sidney Cate and Kara Cockrum; Joseph Roncali, Megan and Carley Jones and Hannah and Adnan Awad; five great grandchildren; two brothers: Burnie (Gail) Cockrum and Bennie (Wendy) Cockrum and two sisters: Belinda (Bill) Holzhauser and Beverly (Hulen) Wilhite.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Lois Cockrum and two grandchildren, Greyson Cockrum and Joshua Page.
Memorial service will be held at 11am Friday, December 21, 2018 at The Bridge Baptist Church with Pastor Hershel Conley officiating. Family will be receiving friends from 10-11am with lunch being served following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, Arkansas; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, and The Bridge Baptist Church, Mountain Home, Arkansas. Military honors will be conducted by Alley-White American Legion Post 52 and the United States Air Force.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
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16 Condolence(s)
Cathy (Ramsey) Kramer
Monday, December 24, 2018
Lou and Family. I am so sorry for the passing of Bobbie. I pray we will all meet up in heaven and start where we have left off, but without the worldly troubles we have left below.
My love to you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Cathy
Janyce Moles
Friday, December 21, 2018
Our deepest sympathy for Lou and family. We will miss Robert and his smile and nice words all the time. What a great neighbor he was, he will be missed so much. Our prayers are with Lou and family right now. God Bless.....
Bruce & Janyce Moles.
Marilyn Bagwell
Thursday, December 20, 2018
To the children, brothers & sisters and all the Cockrum family, so sorry for your loss.
Annie mcclain
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Sorry for my sweet sister will miss Bob
Keith knight
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Sorry for your loss and we are praying for y’all.
Pam Bansemer
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
To Lou and family I send my prayers to each one with love knowing God will be with each one his loving arms around all giving each comfort and peace Bob was a wonderful man I remember watching him fondly playing and singing wonderful Christian music he was a soft spoken and kind man that will be missed love and prayers for all Pam Bansemer
Daisy M. Morris
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
To family of Bobby Cockrum:
So sorry for the loss of Bobby. Many condolences and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Daisy Morris and family
Bryan Morris
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
So sorry to hear about the loss of Bobby. Our prayers are with all of the family.
Judy Wooten
Monday, December 17, 2018
Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Richard Queen
Monday, December 17, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends of Bobby.
Brenda Crandall
Monday, December 17, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Roddy
Monday, December 17, 2018
Gail and family.sorry for your loss.pass my condolences to Burnie and Belinda.prayers for comfort.Paula Roddy
Darrell C
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time.
Velma Marler
Saturday, December 15, 2018
How i will miss you my dear,sweet friend and brother in Christ. There will be an empty spot on your pew, your seat behind me in Sunday School. I will miss that smile and funny things you always said and done, your Don Williams voice n guitar playing, our cooking on Wednesday night's (potato man).We had some really good times. I am blessed to have known you and Lou. Thank You for being a Godly example to all. I will see you again in Heaven! Lou , Belinda, Beverly, Bernie, and rest of family, my heart aches for you. Lou your church family loves you and we will be with you in days ahead. May God wrap you in His loving arms and comfort you as only HE can.
Velma Marler
Saturday, December 15, 2018
How i will miss you my dear,sweet friend and brother in Christ. There will be an empty spot on your pew, your seat behind me in Sunday School. I will miss that smile and funny things you always said and done, your Don Williams voice n guitar playing, our cooking on Wednesday night's (potato man).We had some really good times. I am blessed to have known you and Lou. Thank You for being a Godly example to all. I will see you again in Heaven! Lou , Belinda, Beverly, Bernie, and rest of family, my heart aches for you. Lou your church family loves you and we will be with you in days ahead. May God wrap you in His loving arms and comfort you as only HE can.
Steve Heenan
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Bob was a great guy grew up with him in Wichita both of our families moved to Mtn. Home in the 70’s. He was a nice man and friend. Prayers for the family. Steve Heenan