of Alexandria, LA

December 12, 1929 - October 8, 2023

Robert Trice Cockrell "Slick" passed away in Alexandria, LA on October 8, 2023. He was born in Fulton, MS on December 12, 1929 to Troy Allen and Mada Vera Cockrell. Slick was an avid Razorback fan who loved to dance and fish. He was always the life of the party and could make anybody laugh. He worked to the age of 85, after which he enjoyed spending his days at the Pea Farm, SO Motor Pool and the Pit Grill.
Trice is survived by his daughters, Robyn Davison, Angie Blaylock (Phillip Fleming); granddaughters, Kristy Malone (Lee), Leighann Ludolph, Courtney Cothern (Steve), Nonnie Cook (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Harley Grimes III (Hannah Beth), Justin Day (Trinity), Lane Goleman , Riley Cain (Callie), Will Griffin, Gracie Griffin, Luke Cothern, Raysen Cook, Raylan Cook; great-great-grandchildren, Bud, Gator, Brees, Parker Riley and one on the way, Colston; sister in law, Judy Adamson (Norris) and a host of family and friends. He is also survived by his longtime girlfriend, Cecilia Hailey of Jena, LA and her daughters, Chrissa and Sherie. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother of his children, Iletha Cockrell and his oldest daughter, Tonya Pender; brother, Bill Cockrell and sister, Lou O'Brien. A Life Celebration will be held at Roller-Swift Funeral Home on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm with the funeral service following at 2:00 pm. Interment: Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Life will be held at Live Oak Community Church in Alexandria, LA at a later date. Guestbook: www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com