James Lowell Cockman

James "Jimmy" Lowell Cockman, 86, of Snow Camp passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.

Mr. Cockman was born in Chatham County, NC on October 19, 1934, son of James Amos and Swannie Marley Cockman.

Jimmy worked as a Sergeant for the Chatham County Sheriff's department for 25 years. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his son, Thomas "Tommy" Cockman.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sarah Frances Harris Cockman; brother, William "Billy" Cockman and wife Peggy of Siler City; special daughter, Sandra Cockman Strowd and husband Bob of Silk Hope; grandsons, Stephen Cockman and wife Allayna of Bear Creek, Ryan Cockman of Greensboro; several great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Mt Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3631 Mt. Vernon Hickory Mountain Rd., Siler City with Rev. Jason Dickerson officiating. The family requests that masks be worn during the service.

Smith & Bucker Funeral Home is assisting the Cockman family.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com