Douglas Cockrell Sr. Obituary
The memory of Douglas Cockrell Sr. of Columbus, Mississippi, who passed away on September 11, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Lee Cockrell, Sr. and Bessie Chandler Cockrell; his siblings, Lucille Chandler, Hattie Williams, Martha Ann Fenster, Joe Eddie Cockrell and Thomas Lee Cockrell, Jr.; his son Robert Earl Cockrell; and his granddaughter Shantela Abner.
He is survived by: his significant other Mary Dell Cockrell of Columbus, MS; his children, Murtis Davis (James) of Macon, MS, Debbie Abner of Memphis, TN, Valencia Neal (Charlie), Douglas Cockrell, Jr. (Adrienne) of Columbus, MS and Dr. Phillip Cockrell of Hyattsville, MD; his sisters, Lillie Mae Brooks of St. Louis, MO, Mable Mosley of Columbus, MS and Annie Turner of Mobile, AL; and his siblings-in-law, Everlena Cockrell of St. Louis, MO, Lillie Boykin of Olympia Fields, Nancy Richardson (Glenn) of West Point, MS, Bridget Van Holland-Williams of Katy, TX, Juanita Williams of Brooksville, MS, Barbara Williams of Columbus, MS, Frank Williams of Shuqualak, MS and Ollie Williams of Columbus, MS. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
