James Earnest Cockrell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Earnest Cockrell of Troy, Missouri, who passed away on March 24, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Earnest Cockrell to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wheeler Cockrell and Lula Cockrell Sr. (Hutt); his daughter Wanda Lou Cockrell; and his siblings, George Cockrell, Andrew Cockrell, Ron Cockrell, Lucille Taylor, Frances Davis, MaryBena Tallie, Georgia Diggs, Wheeler Cockrell Jr., Isaac Cockrell, Parker Cockrell, Clarence Cockrell, Howard Cockrell, Warren Cockrell and John Cockrell.
He is survived by: his girlfriend Brenda Miller; his children, James S. Cockrell (Robin) of Canton, MO, Rhonda Similton (Larry Dean) of Derby, Michele Cockrell of Wentzville, MO, Carla Green of St. Peters, MO and Kelly Cockrell of St. Charles, MO; and his grandchildren, Brandon Cockrell, Travis Cockrell, Lance Cockrell, Cameron Cockrell, Larry James Similton, Adriene Engstrom, Mario Anton Shepherd, James Cockrell, Jamie Cockrell, Alicia Adams, Natalie Green, Nicole Green and Jerel Green. He is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
