Aaron Dennis Cockerham, Sr.

Cockerham Mocksville – Aaron Dennis Cockerham, Sr., 80, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018. He was born February 24, 1937 to the late Joseph Harden Cockerham and Fronnie Hudson Cockerham.  Dennis retired from R.J. Reynolds and The Yadkin County Sheriff Department.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Reavis Cockerham; daughter, Patricia Johnson; several brothers and sisters.  Surviving is his better half of 8 years, Marie Kerley; son, Aaron “Denny” Dennis (Linda) Cockerham, Jr.; grandchildren, Stephanie (Neal) Gragg, Joshua Johnson, Jon (Courtney) Johnson, Scotty (Kim Early) Cockerham, Kevin Cockerham; great grandchildren, Hannah, Katelin, Trenton, Raegan, Dustin, Alexis, Trace, Keely, Tanner; great great granddaughter, Paige; brothers, Charlie (Peggy) Cockerham, Sam (Pat) Cockerham, Robert (Carolyn) Cockerham; several nieces and nephews.  His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville by the Rev. Brian Poindexter.  Burial will follow at Courtney Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville, which is serving the Cockerham family.  Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.