Fred J. Cockrell

Fred Jason Cockrell, 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Newberry White Oak Manor. Born and raised in Prosperity, he was the son of the late John Wesley Cockrell and Lola Rice Cockrell Lowe.

Freddie, born January 9, 1959, was a 1977 graduate of Mid-Carolina High School. He was previously employed by Newberry Electric Cooperative. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed gardening. He was a Master Mason member of Prosperity Lodge #115, a member of the Hejaz Newberry Shriners, and a member of the Hillbilly Clan #2.

Freddie is survived by his children, LeAnna Lou Cockrell and Jacob Wesley Cockrell of Pomaria; a loving companion of 16 years, Susie Rauch; and three sisters, Natalie C. Baker and Carla C. (Joe) Trainor of Prosperity, and Rita C. (Kyle) Dickert of Newberry; along with an aunt, Loewana Merrill of Clinton; and 5 nephews, Cole, Chandler, and Chase Dickert; John Wesley and Sam Trainor; and a niece, Kaitlyn Slice. In addition, Freddie loved his two canine companions, Brandi and Lacey.

Besides his parents, Freddie was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Boyd Cockrell.

Honorary Pallbearers include members of the Prosperity Masons and Newberry Hejaz Shriners.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Colony Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Afterwards, the family will receive friends in the Crosson Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

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