08/04/2026
Delbert Ray Cockrell, 91, of Center, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Center, Texas. He was born on December 1, 1934, in Panola County, Texas, to the late Milton F. Cockrell and Sudie Alice (Crawford) Cockrell.
Per his request, anatomical donation was made to further medical education and research and a memorial service will now be held August 8, 2026 at Sandhill Cemetery at 10am.
Delbert is survived by:
Son, Bryan Cockrell and wife Deidra
Daughter, Debra Lunsford and husband Mike
Nephew, Johnny Cockrell and wife Debra
Sister, LaMerle Whitney
Grandchildren:
Kelly Berry and husband Steven
Wendy Justus and husband Levi
Andy Cockrell and wife Bridget
Ben Cockrell and wife Grace
Great-Grandchildren:
Clay and Dusty Cockrell
Allison and Bryan Cockrell
Wesley Berry and wife Kaitlin
Hunter Berry and wife Chesnee
Lexi Williams and husband Lucas
Dylan Robbins and fiancé Lieza
Baylee Robbins
Kade Justus
Great-Great-Grandchildren:
Sonni Berry
Dalton and Daliela Williams
Monroe and Ella Berry
Niece, Pam Jones and husband David
Delbert is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Mosley Cockrell; parents, Milton F. “Dutch” Cockrell and Sudie Alice Cockrell; sister, Mildred Frankie Cockrell Brittain; brother, Charles Harvey Cockrell; nephew, Charles Ray Cockrell; and niece, Julie Brittain Harris.
