George Layton Cockrum

March 29, 1929 - November 28, 2020

George Layton Cockrum, 91, of Del City, Oklahoma passed away on November 28, 2020. Born in Perry, Oklahoma to Charles Franklin and Mary Margaret (nee Tontz) Cockrum, he was the tenth of twelve children. George grew up on a farm in a rural area just outside of Perry with his siblings. He married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Forshee, in 1949. He then served his country as a member of the National Guard in the Korean War. Upon his return home, George and Marge started a family and together they raised three children. George loved being outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. George was also known for his ability to fix or repair almost anything. After retiring from Standard Oil of Ohio (SOHIO) as a computer programmer, he started his own mobile lawn mower repair service. Operating from the back of his Chevy Corvair van, George travelled around to neighbors, friends, and strangers in order to fix their mowers. Sunny Lane United Methodist Church was an important part of George’s life; he was an integral member of several groups including the United Methodist Men and the Volunteers in Mission. George was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie, and his oldest daughter, Brenda. George is survived by his son, Lee, and daughter, Sandy. The family asks for donations to Sunny Lane United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Checks can be made payable to SLUMC with “memorial fund” in the memo line. Wearing a masks and social distancing practices are highly encouraged if you will be attending the service in person. There will be a live broadcast of the service. You can watch the service as it is happening and for 45 days following the service. Use the link below to take you to the page. https://www.fordfuneral.com/obituaries/George-Cockrum-2/#!/PhotosVideos