August 1, 1930 – December 23, 2022
James Robert Cocke passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Boerne, Texas, at the age of 92. Known by most as Jim or Jimmy, he was born to Marion Legge and William Hill Cocke in San Antonio, Texas on Aug. 1, 1930. He married the love of his life, Joy Garrison on Nov. 27, 1958, in Harlingen, Texas and they were blessed with 62 years together.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Hill and Marion Cocke, his sister, Donald Cocke Smith and his brother, William Hill Cocke, Jr. He & Joy lost their firstborn son, Guy Staton Cocke, who was killed by a drunk driver on April 26, 1975. Jimmy & the family remind everyone: please do not drink and drive.
Jim is survived by his children, Cindy Cocke Sutton, Toni Gayle Cocke, Shelley K. Cocke, and Cinco Cocke. His grandchildren include Julie & Garrison Sutton, Jodi & Duncan Sutton, Evyn & Hill Cocke, Sarah & Caleb Truax, Sydney & Jordan Grier, Savannah Cocke and Marshall Cocke. He delighted in having twelve precious great-grandchildren, who called him “Daddy Jim”. He adored receiving texts with photos and videos of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their activities. It provided him with a smile and much pride seeing them grow.
The Cocke children would especially like to acknowledge their aunt, Jean Allgood, for all her loving support to them over the years. She has been a steady & faithful stalwart of care as we lost our wonderful mother and now, three years later, our beloved father.
A memorial service celebrating Jimmy’s life will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2 PM at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Harlingen. The Honorable Bishop David Reed and the Reverend John Inserra will officiate the service with communion for all.
The Cocke children warmly invite everyone to a reception in the parish hall immediately following the service.
The family asks that memorials be given to St. Alban’s Episcopal Day School or to the charity of your choice.
The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels. com where you may also read the full obituary.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville, Texas.
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