Aaron Dennis Cockerham Sr., 80, of Mocksville, died on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

He was born Feb. 24, 1937 to the late Joseph Harden Cockerham and Fronnie Hudson Cockerham. He retired from R.J. Reynolds and the Yadkin County Sheriff Department.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Reavis Cockerham; daughter, Patricia Johnson; several brothers and sisters.

Surviving: his better half of 8 years, Marie Kerley; son, Aaron “Denny” Dennis (Linda) Cockerham Jr.; grandchildren, Stephanie (Neal) Gragg, Joshua Johnson, Jon (Courtney) Johnson, Scotty (Kim Early) Cockerham, Kevin Cockerham; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Katelin, Trenton, Raegan, Dustin, Alexis, Trace, Keely, Tanner; great-great-granddaughter, Paige; brothers, Charlie (Peggy) Cockerham, Sam (Pat) Cockerham, Robert (Carolyn) Cockerham; several nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville by the Rev. Brian Poindexter. Burial will follow at Courtney Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville

Condolences: www.gentryfuneralservice.com.