Terry “T.C.” Cockerham
May 05, 2015
Terry “T.C.” Cockerham, 67, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Terry proudly served his country as an Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated and hard worker, employed for the USPS for 40 years. Terry made sure to be at work two hours early every day to get “his chair” where he and his buddies would play cards before the day started. He lived, breathed, and died Iowa Hawkeyes and enjoyed golfing and drinking his favorite beer, Old Milwaukee. Above all, Terry’s greatest passion in life was his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Dixie Richards; children, Kimberly Cockerham (Troy) Schell, Teddy (Amanda) Cockerham, and Cody (Jon) Trigg; step-children, Jack Richards and Brandy Richards (Don) Cooper; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Joe Jennings; Bob Jennings, Art Cockerham, and Rory Cockerham. Terry was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 9th at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Terry.
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Gary Kinney
05/08/2015
My heartfelt condolences to Dixie and family. Terry was a truly great guy and a pleasure to work with. He will be truly missed.
Jack Richards
05/08/2015
T, you were the Best Step-Father I could have ever had, if Mom didn't pick you I would have. We are going to miss you so much. The respect I had for you was immeasureable. Your generosity, your wisdom and your love was so much appreciated. Simply put you were by far the greatest Man I ever met, You were the closest father I had after my real Dad Passed. You made my Mom so happy. thank You for being in our lives for the 20 years we had you. May you rest in peace and I hope you get to watch all the sports your heart desires. God Bless you T and I loved you with all my heart. , Your Step- Son Jack
Go Hawks!!!
coworker
05/07/2015
we will miss you at the card game during lunch. You would set everybody when they not expect it.
R I P T C
shellie (rugrat)
05/07/2015
I will always remember our trips with grandpa up to Wisconsin to see Kim but sneak back the campers full of old mil. You will live on in my memories of you. I can remember so many times I heard love you rugrat. That's the nickname u called me for years. I'm sorry we lost so many years not talking. But glad I had an uncle as great as you. Love you Uncle T please give my mom Lucy a Hug for me.
Warren Polson
05/07/2015
T.C. was a great guy. I have a ton of respect for him. I will always remember the talks we used to have. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.
Julia Williams
05/07/2015
Tender, heartfelt condolences to Dixie & family. TC was one of the good guys @ USPS. I was lucky to call him friend. I will remember him as a source of calm through our daily storm, while there... Sending strength, light, hope & love to see you through this hard time.
Co-Worker at the BMC
05/07/2015
Was a real nice person and a stand-up guy. May he rest in peace.
Kim
05/06/2015
I will miss you so much even though we didn't see each other everyday or every month I still had you I'm going to miss the out of the blue phone calls every other year lol your laugh the way you say I love yooou them words will never leave my mind you will be in my heart and in my mind every day of my life no one will eve take his place
Vernon
05/06/2015
You're a good man Terry, you were always straight with me, and I respect you for that.
I'm going to miss seeing you at work. Farewell,
my condolences to Dixie and family.
Co- Worker
05/06/2015
Not ever gonna be the same without T. C. Love you .
Rest in Peace.
Dixie
05/06/2015
My Husband, companion, and my best friend. I will miss you until the end of my life. I thank the Lord I was lucky enough to have had you in mine. You were the sweetest and most generous person I have ever met. You are irreplaceable, no one on this earth could ever take your place. My heart goes with you, until we meet again.
I love you T.C.
Dave Sapp
05/05/2015
What a great guy to work with! Rest in peace!