Robert Eugene COCKRUM SR Obituary (2024)

Robert "Bob" Cockrum, Sr., passed away at the age of 86, on October 7th, 2024, at his home. He was born in Yakima, Washington on May 20, 1938, to Joseph & Florence (Thisius) Cockrum. He lived his earlier years in the Outlook, Sunnyside area, later he moved to Yakima, and then to Eugene, Oregon, several years before returning to Yakima. He worked for Webb Logging, and then became a truck driver for 50+ years until his retirement. Bob was married to Golda (Melton) from 1957 to 1972, Patricia (Felt) 1973 to 1996, and Darlene (Scott) 1997 to 2021. Bob loved to hunt, with both a rifle and bow, enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with family and the Bow Club. He is survived by daughter; Kim Hitchcock & family, son; Bob Cockrum Jr. & family, stepdaughters; Joni Lloyd & family, Julie Chapman & family, stepsons; Tony Carter & family, Randy Carter & family, his brother; Larry Cockrum & family, along with several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by Pat Cockrum, Darlene Cockrum, parents; Joseph & Florence Cockrum, five sisters; Verna, Velma, Lola Mae, Peggy, and Joleen, three brothers; Joseph, Bernard, and Darrell, grandson; Brian Carter, and stepdaughter; Terri Schaaf. His Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 26th at 1:00 pm at Brookside Funeral Home in Moxee, Washington. Condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com