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Saturday, June 13, 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
Jonnie Lee Cockerham passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 94. He was born on Thursday, August 27, 1931 in Prairieville, Louisiana to the late Jonnie J. and Alberta Cockerham. He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana. Jonnie was a loving husband, father and wonderful grandfather. He loved watching golf and piddling around the house. Jonnie was the first to help a stranger or friend and was the perfect example of a man who loved everyone.
Jonnie is survived by his children, Sharon Harm (Kevin) and Terry Cockerham (Stephanie); grandchildren, Eric Walz (Justine), Shannon Cockerham, and Katie Roberts (Trey); great-grandchildren, Kayla, Aiden, Sophia, and Luke; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Jerrie" Cockerham; parents, Jonnie J. and Alberta Cockerham; and siblings, Alfred and Geraldine Cockerham.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The visitation will resume Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 9:00 am until services begin at 11:00 am.
Interment will follow in Colonial Cemetery, Independence, Louisiana.
Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home
Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home
Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory-Hammond
Colonial Cemetery
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