Kenneth Allen Cockroft

Kenneth Allen Cockroft went to his heavenly home to reside with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 29, 2023 at 9 pm.  He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.  The graveside service will be at the Farris Cemetery located on 1828 FM 1791 Richards, Texas 77873 at 1 pm on November 11, 2023. 

He was born November 18, 1949 in Houston, Texas to Nell and Earnest Cockroft. He was raised by his grandparents Cassie and Lillian Turner. He met Gladys at a Christian Youth Organization when he was visiting his Uncle Jesse and Aunt Margret in Bryan. They were married on July 12, 1968 and this July they would have celebrated 56 years together.  On November 5, 1969 he joined the Army and was honorably discharged on October 9, 1971.  Cassie, their first son, was born while Kenny was in Vietnam in 1970.  Kenny would bribe Cassie with candy in his front pocket to have his boy leave his mom’s arms. They were blessed with another son, Clifton in 1973.

Kenny worked for three different railroad companies for a total of 33 years. He loved hunting and fishing with his family.  Kenny and Gladys loved to eat at the Golden Corral 6 days a week because they considered the staff and friends like a second family. 

He is preceded in death by his Mom, Nell Turner Stagner. Kenny leaves behind his wife Gladys, son Cassie and wife Lisa, son Clifton and wife Moni, two grandchildren Cody and Luke who affectionately call him Papa, and his father Earnest Cockroft. 

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.