August 1, 1930 – December 23, 2022
James Robert Cocke passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Boerne, Texas, at the age of 92. Known by most as Jim or Jimmy, he was born to Marion Legge and William Hill Cocke in San Antonio, Texas on Aug. 1, 1930. He married the love of his life, Joy Garrison on Nov. 27, 1958, in Harlingen, Texas and they were blessed with 62 years together.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Hill and Marion Cocke, his sister, Donald Cocke Smith and his brother, William Hill Cocke, Jr. He & Joy lost their firstborn son, Guy Staton Cocke, who was killed by a drunk driver on April 26, 1975. Jimmy & the family remind everyone: please do not drink and drive.
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