Bob Cockrum Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bob Cockrum of Benton, Illinois, who passed away on December 31, 2024 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Bob has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Cockrum and Mary B. Cockrum (Crawford); his wife Judith Rae Moore; and his son William Robert "Bill" Cockrum, Jr.. He is survived by: his siblings, Linda Davis (Gary) of Benton, IL, Betty Vick of Benton, IL, Kathy King of Benton, IL, Curtis Cockrum (Rhonda) of Oak Ridge, TN and Kenneth Cockrum (Amy) of Benton, IL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery (12470 Oddfellow Ln, Benton, IL 62812).
Memorial contributions in memory of Bob may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.
