Jimmy Cockrell Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on November 30, 2022, at the age of 80, Jimmy Cockrell of Rocky Mount, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jimmy Cockrell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dossie Cockrell and Effie Stone Cockrell; his son Johnny Edward Manring; and his brother Joseph Cockrell (Joyce) of Nashville. He is survived by: his wife Sara Star Cockrell; his daughter Pamela Renee Cockrell; his friends, Lynn Whitaker of Sanford, Julie Ann McLeod of Fayetteville, Tracy Aileen Ricks (Bert) of Spring Hope, Wayne Francis Sands of Aberdeen, Robin Dwayne Sands (Karen) of Asheboro, Phillip Wayne Cockrell of Lillington and Debra Ann Cockrell of Tarboro; and his pets, Little John and Max. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.