EARL M. COCKRELL

Earl M. Cockrell, 90, of Belton, MO passed away August 12, 2015. Memorial service will be 11 AM Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Cullen Funeral Home with visitation 10-11 AM. Inurnment will follow 12:30 PM in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to DAV 8787 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138. Earl was born December 19, 1924 in Freeman, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Laura (Jones) Cockrell. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Naomi Cockrell; daughter, Melody Cockrell and brother, Chester Cockrell. He is survived by his daughter, Marva (Green) Copenhaver; 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Kenneth and Cody Green; 6 great-grandchildren, Jadon, Payton, Makenzie, Brooklyn, Naomi and Jacquelyn; nephew, James Cockrell; and many other family and friends. Earl was an US Army Air Corp. Veteran proudly serving from 1943-1946 during WWII as a B-24 Billy Gunner/Photographer. After the war he worked for KC ATA for 43 year and retiring in 1989. Earl will be dearly missed by many family members, friends and co-workers. We were extra blessed to have had him in our home with us for the last 2 years. He was the kind, friendly man who had a smile and a kind word for anyone he ran into. His main goal in life was to please our Heavenly Father and show His love to everyone. For years he served his local church as a song leader, usher, hospital visitor and door greeter with joy and compassion. He never stopped striving to make people feel loved and aware of the Lord's love for them. Even in the last few months he'd remind us to be sure our behavior was pleasing to God and a good example to our children. Such a kind, honorable man is a treasure. His great personality, his unending generosity and his extreme selflessness will always be treasured, much honored, greatly missed and eternally loved.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO (816)322-5278