James Alvin Cockrell (1937-2012) of Greenville, SC
James Cockrell (1937 - 2012)
James Alvin Cockrell Sr.
Pickens
James Alvin Cockrell Sr., 74, passed away on Wednesday March 7, 2012.
He was born in Saluda, SC and is the son of the late William L. and Leonora Rawl Cockrell. He is also the husband of Myrtle Rowe Cockrell of the home. He is retired from Rebel Machine as a machinist.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 4 children: Tracy (Kyle) Sander of Townville, Denise (Glen) Melton of Shelby, NC, Renee Ledford of Shelby, NC, and James (Pamela) Cockrell II of Easley; a sister: Jackie Mims of Ladson, SC; a brother: John (Betty) O'Brien of Greer SC; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by Nora Mundy, Ricky Ledford, Frances Weathersby, and Joseph Cockrell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday March 10, 2012 in the chapel of Graceland Mortuary. Interment will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
There will be a visitation on Friday March 9, 2012 from 6pm until 7:30 pm at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Connie Maxwell Children's Home PO Box 1178 Greenwood, SC 29648-1178.
www.gracelandmortuary-sc.com
.Published in The Greenville News on March 8, 2012 .