of Mountain Home, AR
September 20, 2015
Dr. Hubert Lawrence Cockrum, 64, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 20, 2015, in Little Rock, Arkansas after battling long term surgical complications. Services are 10:00 am Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Roller Funeral Home. A visitation will be Wednesday from Noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens.
He was a loving husband for 46 years and an outstanding father, grandfather, optometrist and friend to many.
He was well known to his community of Mountain Home as ''Doc'' where he practiced Optometry since 1977. He enjoyed being at work every day because his patients were his friends. He was a very generous and caring person. He enjoyed fellowship time with family and friends, fishing, reading and ''eating a little something sweet.'' He especially loved his wife ''Chickadee''. He loved fishing with his son and traveling to Sherwood to see his daughter and grandchildren. He was always seen in the stands of Brandon's, his grandson, baseball and football games. He was also seen cheering for his granddaughter, Savannah in pageants. He loved traveling especially with friends, Nickki and Todd Golden, his sister and brother in law. He loved music and even played bass Guitar at one point in his life.
He was born November 18, 1950. He graduated from Monette High School, Arkansas State University. He then taught chemistry before attending Southern College of Optometry where he became a Doctor of Optometry. He worked with Dr. Jim Welborn when he and his family arrived in Mountain Home in 1977. He then opened Cockrum Vision Center when he worked until the summer of 2015 when he became ill. He has traveled for a mission trip to Costa Rica. He has been a member of the Lions Club, Arkansas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. He was involved in several businesses throughout his life including The Casual Palace, The Blu Pig Restaurant and The Outpost Complex.
He will continue to be loved and left behind by many. He is survived by his wife Janette of Mountain Home, 2 children Holly Cockrum Nelson of Sherwood and Lance Cockrum of Mountain Home, his mother Billie Jean Cockrum of Mountain Home, a sister Jan Cockrum, a brother Jim Cockrum, 2 grandchildren Brandon and Savannah Nelson and numerous other relatives. He is preceded in death by Jim Cockrum, his father.
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99 Condolence(s)
Debbie Nissen
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
I currently live in England, so I only just learned of Dr. Cockrum's passing. He was my eye doctor for nearly 30 years, from the time I was 14 until the last time I was home in 2014. I am truly saddened to hear about his death. My condolences to his family.
Debbie Atkinson, Director of SE
Monday, September 28, 2015
Dr. Cockrum, was a gentle man that always had a heart for "my" special education kids. He offered free services to their families and free glasses for the children. Never wanting or expecting any monetary reward. The students would always write him a thank you card that he proudly displayed. Never too busy to listen. Always willing to help. I just learned of his passing today. So sorry for your loss and the lose to the community.
Kristie Branscum
Friday, September 25, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Doc was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He touched many lives through his practice!
Steve & Elaine Norrick
Thursday, September 24, 2015
We were so sorry to read of the passing of Dr. Cockrum. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.
Patricia Horne (Patty)
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Words cannot express the sadness for the loss of such a caring man. I worked with Dr. Cockrum from 2003 to 2010 and thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience. He will be remembered fondly, I'm glad I got to know him.
Sincerely,
Patty Horne
Linda & Louise Crotts
Thursday, September 24, 2015
To the best eye doctor I have ever had, the care and compassion Doc showed to all his patients is rare anymore. He will be missed by all his patients, who felt like extended family. To his real family, my heart aches and no words can express our deepest sorry at your loss.
Bonnie Reed
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Bob and I were saddened to hear of Hubert's passing. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all of Hubert's family and close friends. You are in our thoughts today as you try to move forward through life with grieving hearts.
Dianne Widuch
Thursday, September 24, 2015
One of the finest examples of a real man, the love and pride of his family, the care of his patients, the connections to his friends, no matter how long it's been. We were all honored & blessed to have known him.
darlene williams
Thursday, September 24, 2015
you will be missed by all. RIP DOC, i felt very comfortable in his presence.liked him alot
my heart is sad,
darlene williams
Robert Paegelow
Thursday, September 24, 2015
GOD BLESS TO ALL! DOCTOR C .was an amazing and awesome person. I will sure Miss him. See you later Doc!!
Karen McKaig
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Janette and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Kim Perez
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Thinking of each family member and praying for you. No words can describe the pain you may feel with his absence. Embrace each other and cling to the Lord's promise to see him again someday. Be thankful for all the beautiful memories you have and cherish them. Love and Hugs♡
Wayne & MaryBower
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Our prayers go out to the family of Dr. Cockrum. He was a wonderful man. He always had something kind and happy to say every time we saw him.. His family and our community lost a good man. He will be missed by so many.
Juanita Smith
Thursday, September 24, 2015
I was so saddened to read of Dr. Cockrum's death. He was my optometrist for a long time and he was a very good one! He always greeted his patients with a big smile and was genuinely interested in each one. He was kind and considerate and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his family during this time of grief.
Becky Sparks
Thursday, September 24, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Dr Cockrum personally but I have the pleasure of knowing his daughter & working with her. I know he must have been an extraordinary man because she is such an amazing woman & physician. I'm praying for peace & comfort & for happy memories. His legacy will live on in his children & grandchildren. May god be with you during this time!
Barbara Knowles
Thursday, September 24, 2015
I was so saddened to read of Dr. Cockrum's death. He was my optometrist ever since he moved to Mountain Home and he was a very good one! He always greeted his patients with a big smile and was genuinely interested in each one. He was kind and considerate and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his family during this time of grief.
Denis and Norma Mattingly
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Our condolences to Dr Cockrum's family. He always made us feel like old friends every time we visited at his offices. He is missed.
Wayne and Sue Larson
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Janette, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Rhoda Gray Mauldin
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Aunt Billie Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about Hubert. My prayers are with you and your family. I have so many wonderful memories of our families at Greers Ferry.
MacNealy and Wesson Families
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Janette, Holly and Family.
We pray for strength for all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys.
Boyce and Linda Sheffield
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Doc. He was always so nice and caring and has been our
optometrist for many years. We will miss his big smile and our visits when we were in the office. He was always interested in what was going on with us and our families and kept us updated on the grandchildren.
Boyce and Linda Sheffield
Robert Clingham
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Dr Cockrum you and your family are in my prayers
Reagan Workman
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
We love y'all lots Kiki, Holly, Savannah, and Brandon!! So sorry for your loss. Continued prayers for your sweet family, and you know we're always here for you!
Patty Tompkins Qualls
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Janette,
I'm thinking about you all in this time of loss. My prayers will be with you as well. Hubert was a great guy!
Hanson Pitchford
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Dear Ma Cockrum, Lance and Holly,
Dr. Cockrum and you all have had a tremendous effect on my life. I will remember him as the model of how a father and good man live their life. I love you all and my thoughts are with you.
Hanson
MIKE STANFORD
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry to hear about the passing of Hubert. He always took great care of me as a patient ,And I was glad to call him my friend. My heart and PRAYERS go out to the family .MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FREIND
Marvin 7 Karen Taylor Burrell
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Janette, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers during this time of loss. May your happy memories of Hubert comfort you all through the coming days.
Nelson Family
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Cockrum family you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tommy Snwetnam
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
My thoughts and prays are with the whole fsmily at this time!
Bruce & Teresa Owens
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doc was a good man.
Judy Cunningham
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
I am deeply sadden to hear about Dr. Cockrums passing. I have a lot of Great memories of us working together. I am Praying for Peace and Healing for you all. God Bless
Deland/Glenda Cooper
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of Doc's passing. We feel his absence and our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family. Pain and suffering is for the living. We know he is in a better place.
Paulette Hill
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Our family is so sad to learn of Dr. Cockrum's passing. He's been our Dr. every since our sons were little. Our youngest son is in NYC right now, saw it on FB and texted us to see if it was true. He truly made everyone feel as if they were his only patient and like a best friend. Our prayers and thoughts are will you all. Paulette, George, Grant, Quinn Hill
Bob & Wanda Evans
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss our prayers are with you & your family. God will see you though these hard times just turn it over to him
William & Debbie Powell
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Miss Janette, Lance and Holly,
Our deepest sympathies to you and family. Mr. Hubert was a "Great" man and the world is a better place because of him. Our prayers are with you, and may the love of family and friends help your through this most difficult of times.
Johnny Chrisco
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayer are going out to Huberts family. Growing up in Black Oak, I have wonderful memories of Hubert. God bless your family.
Gwen Cockrum ( Maynard )
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
My heart is so sad for the family of Doc. To klnow him was a blessing. May the good Lord watch over and bless each and everyone of you thur your sorrow. God bless
Verna Cockrum
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
I am so very sorry for all of you,he was just a great person.May god bless all of you.
Denis and Norma Mattingly
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
We were patients for 12 years and always enjoyed seeing Dr. Cockrum. He reliably had a smile for us and treated us with respect. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Sneed Eye Assocites
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
We are all saddened by your loss. Condolences from Dr. Marx, Dr. Booth, Dr. Priborsky & the staff of Sneed Eye Associates.
Noel & Carrie Porter
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Cockrum was the sweetest, kindest most caring man. God bless.
Kay Wood
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
prayers to family
he will be missed
Jimmy and Lisa Chang
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Holly, we are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mickey & Sharron Littlejohn
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Janette and family, we are so sorry to hear of Hubert's passing. May you feel God's arms around you as you go through this time of sorrow and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are you.
Mickey and Sharron
Sterling Cook
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Dear Janette,Holly & Lance, we are saddened to lose a good friend. Our prayers are with you. The Cook & Gerrish families
Pat Fudge
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
My love goes out to the family. Doc was one of a kind. He cared for his family and friends.
He will be dearly missed by all in many ways.
We will all miss his kindness and "Big Smile".
Sue Graddy
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Billie Jane So sorry to hear of Hubie's passing. I rememberbhow happy Aunt Marg was when he was born. Seems like yesterday. May God comfort the family. Love
David & Beth Stout
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Our community has lost a wonderful man. He was kind gentle and good to his patients, family and friends. He will be missed sorely by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Janette, Holly, Lance, and other family members.
Mary Jane Johnson
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Janette , I was so sad to read in the paper about Hubert , I will never forget the good times we had playing softball & Hubert & Larry coaching . He was such a good man , so funny & likeable . I will be praying for you & family .
My deepest sympathy ,
Mary Jane Johnson
Nancy Vines
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. Dr. Cockrum will be highly missed.
Darrell Bridges
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
I have nothing but fond memories of Hubert from my childhood. I know he will be missed by family and friends. May our God bring comfort to you in this time and the assurance of His help in the days to come.
My prayers are with you in your loss of Hubert.
Dawn Joslin
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Our prayers an thoughts are with you an your family may god be with you at this time of hard ship . our condolences for you all
George & Jean Riggs
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of his passing. He always made you feel comfortable and we are glad to have known him. Always had a smile. We will miss him.
Julie brown
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
I am truly sorry for your loss to the cockrum family, and my prayers are with you, he will truly be missed from all that knew him!
Kyle garretson
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
My family will miss Doc very much. He truly cared for his patients. He was always so nice to me. We are sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Kyle , Deanna, and Casey Garretson.
South Arkansas Eye Clinic
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends for their loss of Dr. Cockrum.
Dr. Scott Simpson and Dr. Marc Parnell
Lowell A. Williams
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Dr. Cockrum had been my eye doctor for many years and I will always be grateful for his concern for my well being. He was an especially nice man and a pleasure to be with.
May God be with him in his next life. He will be sorely missed.
MarcusFlippin
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
I knew Doc every since he moved here and the community will surely miss him. He was a good friend to many and gave much to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Shannon Case
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Holly, I just wanted to express my sincere condolences to you and your family. Although I didn't know your dad, I can tell he was an awesome guy! I will be unable to attend the service on Thursday, but wanted you to know that I will be thinking of you often and praying for comfort and strength for you and your family and friends.
Lucille Caton
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of the Doctors passing, he was my eye Dr & we knew him thru the Lion's Club.Such a nice man always so pleasant to be around. He will be missed. Prayers to the family..
Darrin Reed
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
So sorry to hear the loss of a very nice man..gonna miss you Doc. .RIP my friend
Paula Roddy
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
sorry for your loss-my deepest sympathy to all
Paula Roddy-he was my eye dr for awhile when he had his practice in walmart
Theresa carroll
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
A new journey begins, prayers sent. Always keep memories alive and remember the laugher and joy from each one.
George and Joyce Britton
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. He will be greatly missed.
ted and debbie sadler
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Our prayers are with you and the family. Doc will be missed by all.
Ted and Debbie Sadler
Terry Chambers
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
May God bless and give you all peace in this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dawn Roberts
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
I'm so sorry and send our deepest sympathy. I pray you find strength and peace in such a difficult time. If my family can help in any way please let us know.
Prayers, The Roberts Family
Jan Wortham
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
My heart breaks for the entire Cockrum family. Sending love and prayers. You have your own angel in heaven now and he will always be watching over your family. With deepest sympathy. Love you, Jan Wortham
Vicky Nearn
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Janette, Holly and Lance
Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers.
Vicki Bronson
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Brenda Allen
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Jannette. My God bless you and hold you and embrace you with comfort and peace. I am so sorry for your loss. Hubert was a fine man and friend. Our hearts are with you. Love to you and the family. We will not attend services as Dennis dad is in the hospital in Memphis with a brain bleed. Thinking of you. Love Brenda
Linda Short
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
He is "Walking on Streets of Gold" . He will be missed Greatly. He was my mom & dad's doctor.He is in Heaven with them & other patients as well, & Loved ones. You all have my families Sympathies & Prayers. God Bless you in this time of need.Sincerely,Linda Short & family
Rebecca Crowley
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
He was a very special man and a wonderful doctor. He always made my children feel safe and taken care of. We very much miss him. Jared Wilson, Rachel Wilson.
Julia and Josh Ayers
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Dr. Cockrum was such a nice man. Lance, we are so truly sorry for this loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Sending lots of love and hugs your way.
Aaron Hughes
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Prayers for your family; The Lord will make all things new, one day.
Jackie Darnell Jones
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
So sorry to hear this. Love and prayers to you.
Glenda/Jerry Hopper
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Doc is really going to be missed. He has been our optometrist for 20 years. I will miss hearing him talk about his little beauty queen granddaughter. He loved and was so proud of all of his family. He is in a better place.
Rhonda Seymore
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stan and Rhonda Seymore
Karen Francis
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Doc always had a smile on his face and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, so sorry to hear of his passing.
Don Mangrum
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
My prayers are with you, your family has always been special in the Mangrum family. God Bless all of you in the days ahead. Love Don
Eloise Dwyer
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great doctor and will be missed by many. God bless you all.
The Dwyer family
Rose and Jim Williams
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss and sorry for all of the many of us that he befriended as his patients.
Donna Wiedower
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Prayers for your family. So very sorry for your loss.
David Holloway
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. He will be missed by all!
Tasker N Rodman II
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Janette,
There is no way i can understand what emotions you have experienced, what emotions you are experiencing, or what emotions you will experience, but i want you to know that you are in my thoughts, my prayers and that i care.
tasker
Julia Reed
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss. May God be with you all and hold you in his arms.
God Bless!!
Shelby Markin Haney
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Extending my sympathy to Janette and family. I remember Hubert as a young man in high school and know members of his and Janette's family.
Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now...................wherever we are.
Mark & Janet Rolland
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He always had a sweet smile on his face.
Josh & Jennifer Porter
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
We are so very sorry for the loss of a great man! Love & prayers to the family!
marcie strickland
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
So sorry to hear about Hubert. My prayers go out to his precious family.
Charles & Madelyn Carlton
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
We are so sorry for the family of Dr. Cockrum and ourselves as friends of Doc. We will particularly miss his friendly smile and greeting and his colorful Hawaiian shirts. I think he had a new one on every time we saw him! We were unaware that he had been ill so it is such a shock to learn of his passing. We will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Pam Mangrum
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
My memories of Hubert go back to when I was a small child. I am glad I ran in to him & Jeanette at Walmart last winter on our way to Branson and got to visit shortly.
Praying that all the wonderful memories you have of Hubert will carry you through the days ahead. God bless you.
Marc Parnell
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of our friend Hubert. We were classmates at Southern College of Optometry, Class of 1977. He was a great friend and optometrist.
Sincerely,
Marc and Patti Parnell
El Dorado, Arkansas
Jim Davis, OD
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Hubert will be missed by all of his colleagues. He was always a gentleman.
Brandy Ciesielski
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
My heart goes out to Dr. Cockrum and his family. I am sad to learn of his passing. Dr. Cockrum has been my eye Dr. since I was 19 years old in 1999. He was the first Dr. to tell me I needed glasses. He was such an awesome eye Dr. He was so generous and would see me for eye problems even if insurance didn't cover it. He was always smiling and would brighten my day. He will be missed by me and my mom Mary and my brother Zack. Our family really loved Dr. Cockrum and our prayers and love are with his family during this difficult time.
Love and Prayers,
Brandy Ciesielski
Steve and Karen Fouts
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
All our prayers to the family. Doc will be missed deeply. We love you, and we will miss you.
Diane Archer
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Doc.. Will miss his cheery voice and smile.
Prayers to the family.
Diane
Robin Deck and Bob Main
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Hubert will surely be missed.
Hope Normandy
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss, his practice always ran so smoothly and I enjoyed talking with him.