Dwight Cockrum

Dwight “Floyd”Cockrum passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his residence in Roswell. He was 69. A Memorial Service for Floyd will be held 3pm, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Ferguson officiating. The family will be receiving family and friends from 11am – 2pm, Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 5911 Kincaid, Roswell. Floyd Cockrum was born December 29, 1942 in Sesser, IL to Stanley and Maude (Harrison) Cockrum. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell. After he was Honorably Discharged, Floyd started Roswell Electric in 1978. A hard worker, Floyd spent countless hours building his business from the ground up. Floyd was a man of noble character, the young men who worked for him throughout the years saw him as a mentor and role model. Many would call him a friend instead of boss. He was an active member of the Roswell Community; Floyd taught Hunter Safety Courses and served on the Utilities Commission. Above anything else, Floyd was a family man. He loved and cherished his family dearly. Floyd is preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Cockrum; parents, Stanley and Maude Cockrum; and brothers, Glen, Noble, Bobby and Billy Cockrum. Those left to cherish Floyd’s memory are wife, Helen Cockrum of Roswell; son, Jamie Cockrum of Las Cruces; daughter, Janice Cockrum of Albuquerque; sisters, Ruth Miner of Sesser IL and Glenna Piper of Rendlake IL; daughters, Brenda Dear of Roswell, Ronda McClure of Roswell, Shawna Satterfield of Roswell, Tamara Spicer of Roswell, Sharla and Lynn Coats of Roswell; and grandchildren, Garik, Megan and Kyle Cockrum, Cody Townsend, Heather and Jasmine Powell, Jeremy Graves, Amber and Casey Sopher, Brandon and Kristen Spicer, Kyla Satterfield, Jacob Spicer, Savannah and Genevieve Duran and Connor Coats; thirteen great grandchildren; and so many others who knew him as Pop. The time has come for our Pop to take his journey to be a better place. As we say our good-byes to a VERY special man, we are reminded of all the wonderful times we spent with him. He was a man of many names: Dwight, Floyd, Hon, Dad, Pop, Pops, Pap-pa and in many cases a good friend. Regardless of his many names, he was the epitome of a man. He was a man with a heart of gold who opened his heart, life, door and home to our Mom, Helen, her five daughters, their families, their friends, and all of their life’s trials and tribulations that over the years found the way to their midst. His heart was as true as his words. He said what he meant and meant what he said. He was honest and open and we always knew where we stood with him. He loved each one of us unconditionally and we knew it. Pop, your love will live on in our hearts, your memories will live on in our minds, and your stories will be shared for generations to come. As you have always says “your kids are your legacy.” We couldn’t be happier or prouder to be known as your kids. We will truly miss you, Pop!! I love you, Rhonda. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dwight Cockrum

December 29, 1942 - May 12, 2012