Morris P. Cocking
April 6, 2019
Morris P. Cocking, 95, Retired Morris Lighting Company Owner and Operator, died Saturday, April 6, 2019. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, April 12, 2019, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Morris was in service during World War II and served in the First Allied Airborne Army division consisting of paratroopers and glider men. He received 3 bronze stars. He married Betty Lee Brown in 1946 and they were married 66 years. Preceded in death by his wife; parents, John and Mary Cocking; and 9 siblings. Survived by his daughters, Sally Kerns, Nancy Hollingsworth, both of Wichita; granddaughters, Deserae (Kevin) Minor, Farrah (Barry) Felkner, Christina Kerns; grandson, Kyle (Ali) Kerns; great-grandchildren, Brynn, Dane, Brett, Skyler, and Aspen; sister, Bettie Cordes. A memorial has been established with: Salvation Army, 350 N. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
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I always loved the way you made us laugh and will always remember you as our very own Santa Claus. Love you Uncle Morris.
Rest Morris, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation.
Sure going to miss Morris as a neighbor but mostly as a friend. I always looked forward to our visit times during the week. We won’t forget him.