Gary Glenwood Cocking
December 26, 2011
Cocking, Gary Glenwood, 74, restaurateur, owner and operator of Harrys Uptown Bar and Grill, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 124 N. Roosevelt. Preceded in death by infant son, K. C. Cocking, and parents, Wilbur and Susie Cocking. Survivors: wife, Michele (Foley) Cocking; children, Gary Cocking II, Tracy Cocking Lebrun and Michael Paul Cocking (Megan Alexander), all of Wichita; grandchildren, Victoria B McBride (Ryan), Maninoa Ah-san, Miranda A. Lebrun, Mariah A. Lebrun and Aspin K. Cocking. Memorials have been established with Blessed Sacrament School, 125 N. Quentin, Wichita, KS, 67208 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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fore family; your dad was very good too some people good too me, sorry he had too go i liked the hole family alot, really sorry i wasnt here for service. god bless you and all your children.
I have known Gary for years as a developer of several Wichita restaurants and clubs that were always fun to go to. Now his son is my rep for advertizing. I offer my prayers and sympathy to the family and friends
May God be with your family at this time of grief and know he is welcoming Gary with Open Arms. Sending many thoughts and prayers your way.From your friends at Holland Paving.
Dear Cocking family, I am so sorry to hear the news. He was a good man to me. I worked for him for alot of years and he always helped me get through some really rough times in my life. Bless one and all of you through this trying time. Sincerely, Leslie Tryon If you would like to reach me you can e-mail me at irisesmoma@yahoo.com
Dear Michele, I was so very sorry to hear about Gary. It is never a good time to lose a loved one but during the Holidays seems harder than other times. Bill and I both really loved talking to Gary and hearing all his stories. He always had a smile on his face. You took such good care of him~~ I know you have a star in heaven with him! Love to all your family, Pam & Bill Hamrick
Michelle and family, I wanted to send my condolences to your family. I just read about Gary. I know I am just a vendor of Harry’s and didn’t know him personally but he sure did make me feel like a friend. I am sure I can speak for all your vendors when I say it was truly a pleasure to work for Gary and he will be missed greatly. I am so thankful I had the chance to know him. What a wonderful man! I will keep your family in my prayers.
Dear Michele & Family, My heartfelt sympathy, prayers & condolences are with you. Gary was a very special man who I not only identified with but loved a lot. Michele you were not only a helpmate in every sense of the word to Gary, but a true angel & partner too. If there\’s anything @ all I can do I\’m here for you 24/7 and my lunch invitation always stands! Love, Bert
I was saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. Being around Gary was always a posititive and uplifting experience. No matter what he was going through he was upbeat. Please accept our condolences. We will miss him.
Gary, I am so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. You are a dear friend and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. With love and prayers, Kathy Murphy Neufeld
Dear Cocking Family, On behalf of the Clonts Family, Gary will be missed and remembered fondly by our family. He was a great guy! Always caring, always funny. Our prayers are with you. Curt Clonts
Michelle: Blessings to you and your family during this difficult time. Gary was a true entrepreneur and I remember many great times at several of his former businesses.
Gary was a such a warm engaging person. Just a great guy all around. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss with hopes that will bring a little comfort. He will certainly be missed.
My deepest regrets to the family .Not sure you will remeber me but I sold grocery to Gary & Michele when she was in business. I worked for F&E & then later Kraft (Alliant). I always enjoyed doing business with Gary or if I would see him anyplace we would visit.And I’m sure he will be missed