Frederick Lee Cocklin
April 13, 1941 – August 18, 2023
Frederick Lee Cocklin, also known as Fred, passed away on August 18, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fred was a loving and funny man, known for his goofy and ornery nature. He had a giving spirit and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Fred is survived by his wife, LaClida Cocklin, and his children: Rusty Cocklin and his wife Becky, Robby Cocklin, Renae Hoskins, and Ronda Plumley. He was a proud Papa to Shelbey, Morgan, Rachael, Kaleb, Alyssa, Kylie, Madison, Garrett, Justin, Hailey, Peyton, and great-Papa to Dalton, Ryker, Ricky, and Holland. Fred was preceded in death by his son, Randy Cocklin, and his parents, Ray and Cora Cocklin.
In his educational journey, Fred graduated from Capital Hill High School in 1959 going on to attend Oklahoma City University. He went on to have a successful career in the printing industry, dedicating over 45 years to the field. Fred’s passion led him to establish his own printing company, which he owned and operated for more than two decades.
Fred was a member of Oakwood Church of Christ, where he found solace and community. He cherished his faith and the values it instilled in him.
Outside of work, Fred had a variety of hobbies that brought him joy. He was skilled in woodworking, often crafting beautiful pieces with his hands. He also enjoyed golfing and spending quality time with his beloved grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Edmond Church of Christ, located at 801 South Bryant, Edmond, OK 73034. There will be no graveside services.
My favorite memory will always be in his later years as his dementia set in. I went to visit and he held me close to comfort me for the loss of my Dad. ( His brother in law)
Then I got the opportunity to sing to him. It was interesting, He stopped me. When I I sang a simple song. He said “why are you not singing bass?, I said “because I can’t!, I sing soprano”. It took a little bit of time, but his daughter was able to help him understand that his niece was trying to sing a song to him and he relaxed and enjoyed it with beaming eyes and smile regardless if I could only sing soprano. I will never forget that day when he comforted me with the loss of my Dad…to me comforting him with my song. It will always be the most precious memory of time spent with him.
I loved him.
Janel Butler-Khan