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Submitted: 9/6/17 • Approved: 9/9/17 • Last Updated: 12/11/20 • R1193240-G0-S3
SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS US Army
Vietnam
1942 - 2016
Franklin Winston Cockburn, 74, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Prostate cancer. He was born October 4, 1942 to Charlie Quinten and Beulah Oller Cockburn in Harvey, Arkansas.
He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Louise Maxey and Corine White; brothers, Lenard and Roy Lynn Cockburn.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, son, one brother and an extended family and friends.
After serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a company clerk in Stuttgart, Germany, he returned to Arkansas and started a long career as an insurance broker. He retired in 2008.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 10th at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. A private interment will be at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Valley Ranch Nursing Home for their compassionate care during his time there.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice or to American Parkinson Disease Association, 116 John Street, New York, New York 10022.
Section CO9, Row 2, Site 17
Contributed on 9/6/17 by hawkinsdonna48
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