SESSER — Troy Allen Cockrum, 94, of Sesser, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, in Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion.
Troy was owner and trainer of thoroughbred race horses and was appointed by Governor Stratton as a game warden.
He was of Baptist faith and was a member of Sesser Masonic Lodge
Troy was born Jan. 31, 1921, in Sesser, to James and Amelia (Williams) Cockrum.
He was married to Marion (Fiordo) Cockrum and she preceded in death on March 7, 1998.
Troy is survived by one daughter, Carolyn and Larry Manker of Sesser, grandchildren, Todd and Beth Manker of Sesser, and Eric and Suzy Manker of Sparta; four great-granddaughters, Skylar Manker, Peyton Manker and Rylie Manker all of Sparta, and Shaylee Manker of Sesser.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four sisters and six brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, with Pastor Jay Kelly and Brother Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to Masonic Children’s Home and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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