In Remembrance Of

Larry Ray Cockriel, Sr

Larry Ray Cockriel, Sr. and Carol Jean Cockriel, both 65, of Edgerton, MO passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 as a result of a vehicle accident.

Carol was born on November 13, 1945 to Leonard Eugene and Betty Ray (Etheridge) Collins in Downing, CA. She graduated from North Platte High School. Larry was born on June 10, 1945 to Charles Boston and Eleanor May (Rogers) Cockriel in Edgerton, MO. He attended Smithville High School.

On April 22, 1967 they were united in marriage. After their marriage they lived in Edgerton, MO where they made their home.

Carol worked for Argosy Casino in Kansas City for many years. Larry retired from Associate Wholesale Grocery in Kansas City, KS.

They both enjoyed being outdoors and shared a mutual love for beautiful sunsets. They loved spending time with family and friends and vacationing.

Carol was preceded in death by her father; sister Barbara Estes. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles Cockriel; and sister, Connie Sims.

They are survived by children, Ray Cockriel and wife Carrie and Cheryl Womack and husband Steven; four grandchildren, Sara, Nathan, Draven, and Keven; great-granddaughter, Abigail; Carol’s mother, Betty Collins; Carol’s brothers and sisters, Wanda Cockriel, Connie Huffman, Rick Collins, Curt Collins and Karen Harris; Larry’s brothers and sisters, Dorothy Huckaby, Marie Goad, Mary Ann Goad, Marvin Ccokriel, Kenneth Cockiel, Martha Curtis, Nancy Jo Cockriel, Kay Karmen; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Graveside Services: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 6th at Ridgely Cemetery.

Arrangements: Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton.

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  • Beverly and Steve Goad

    So very Sorry to hear of the death of Larry and Carol. Both of them were such wonderful people. A wonderful family to have had in the town where I grew up.

  • Mary Acker

    You are in my thoughts and prayers at this diffcult time. Larry and Carol
    will both be missed.

  • Angela (Wickam) Fultz

    I have known Larry and Carol my whole life. They were like my second family growing up. I spent alot of time at their house. They were great people and will be missed by many people. My heart goes out to Cheryl and Ray and their family.

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