Stephen Darrell Cockrell
March 24, 1954 - May 12, 2016
Stephen Darrell Cockrell, age 62, of Bussey, Iowa, formerly of San Antonio, Texas; passed away May 12, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Stephen was born on March 24, 1954 to Clifford Cockrell and Greta Haring in San Antonio, TX. He entered the United States Army on September 7, 1972 and retired October 31, 1995 at the rank of 1SG. After his retirement for the military he became a JROTC Instructor from 1995 – 2015 at Ottumwa High School and Central Campus Des Moines. He loved family, camping, and his little buddy Tex. Stephen is survived by wife of 35 years Dorothy Cockrell, three daughters; Amy (Jason) Ebling, Karen (Casey) VanWormer, and Christine (Matt) Sherman, one son; Chance (Dana) Cockrell. He is proceeded in death by his father; Clifford Cockrell, and one brother; Dane Cockrell. In lieu of flowers and cards, please make memorials in Stephens honor to The American Cancer Society or The Hope Lodge at University of Iowa.
Stephen Darrell Cockrell, age 62, of Bussey, Iowa, formerly of San Antonio, Texas; passed away May 12, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Stephen was born on March 24, 1954 to Clifford Cockrell and Greta Haring in San Antonio,... View Obituary & Service Information