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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Wilford Wilson

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Cockrell

February 12, 1936 – October 4, 2021

Obituary

Wilford Wilson Cockrell was born on February 12, 1936 and died on Monday, October 4, 2021.  He was 85.
Preceded in death is his father, Charlie Cockrell; mother, Minnie L. Hearn Cockrell;  brother,  Charles N. Cockrell;  sisters, Gracie M. Emfinger and Aileen Brooks; Son,  Pete Deckard;  Daughter, Terrie M. Deckard.
Survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary (Janie) Cockrell; Daughter, Cynthia A Porter(Doug);  Sons,  James W Cockrell and Clay A. Cockrell;
Sisters,  Lora Wilson (Windy) and Flora Allison;  five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and  numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 8 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.  Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearer:  retired and active Firefighter, Bill Field Jr.
Honorary  pallbearers: Charles Riles,  Dr. Daniel Edney, Heather Anderson and the Vicksburg Fire Department.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

October
8

Fisher-Riles Funeral Home: Indiana Ave

5000 Indiana Avenue, Vicksburg, MS 39180

9:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

October
8

Fisher-Riles Funeral Home: Indiana Ave

5000 Indiana Avenue, Vicksburg, MS 39180

Starts at 11:00 am

Graveside Service

October
8

Cedar Hill Cemetery

326 Lovers Ln, Vicksburg, MS 39183

Starts at 12:00 pm

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