Obit of J. F. Cockrell (c264) - Canadian County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Lorena 09 May 2002 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ====================================================================== Calumet Chieftain Calumet, OK Friday, July 3, 1914 J. F. Cockrell Dies Suddenly Just as we are about to go to press we learn that Mr. J. F. Cockrell dropped dead at about one o'clock, at the home of Mr. Geo. B. Stearns. A more extended notice will appear next week. ---- Calumet Chieftain Calumet, OK Friday, July 10, 1914 OBITUARY Last Thursday afternoon marked the passing away of another of Calumet's esteemed pioneer settlers, Mr. J. F. Cockrell, who quietly and unexpectedly went in answer to the summons which all must obey. John Franklin Cockrell was born in Cass county, Mo., September 8th 1850 and died July 2, 1914, aged 63 years 9 months and 24 days. From Missouri he moved to Vienna, Kas., where on Feb. 22, 1874 he was united in marriage to Harriett Meskimen. To this union were born nine children, four of whom have passed into the world beyond. With his family he removed to Oklahoma, in 1893, and settled on his homestead north of town where he lived until December, 1901, when he moved to Calumet. For a time he was engaged in the mercantile business with his son-in-law, L. T. Samuelson, and later in the lumber business and became acquainted with many people. About 30 years ago he became a member of the Masonic order and four years later he joined the Eastern Star. At the time of his death he had the distinction of having passed the 32nd degree of the order of Masons. Not only was he a loyal member of his fraternal order, but a kind and devoted husband and father and because of his genial disposition was beloved by his neighbors and friends. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by the masonic lodges of Calumet and El Reno and a male quartette [sic] from the El Reno lodge beautifully rendered the songs selected. After a brief talk from the Rev. D. W. Hobbs, pastor of the M. E. church, the remains were borne to the I.O.O.F. cemetery where a large concourse of relatives and friends witnessed the impressive ceremonies of the Masonic order over their departed brother. A devoted wife, five children, Mrs. L. T. Samuelson, Mrs. A. Hadlock, Lemuel and Orvill and Mrs. M. Ridgeway, a sister, Mrs. Sarah Fulton mourn the loss of husband, father, and brother. --- Calumet Chieftain, Calumet, OK Fri, July 10, 1914 CARD OF THANKS We, the family of John F. Cockrell, desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors, friends and brother masons, who were so kind to help and cheer us during the death and burial of our husband, father and brother, and also to those who contributed the beautiful floral offerings. Long will they be remembered in our hearts for their kindness. MRS. HATTIE COCKRELL AND FAMILY, MRS. S. E. FULTON -- Note: John Franklin Cockrell was the son of George W. Cockrell and Eliza J. Pickel. His wife Harriett "Hattie" was the daughter of Oliver and Mary Meskimen.