Mr. Allen Curtis Cockrell

Mr. Allen Curtis Cockrell, 70, passed away on November 14, 2019 at The Hermitage Northern Virginia in Alexandria, Virginia. Allen was born on July 24, 1949, in Starkville, the son of Bonnie Tisdale Cockrell and the late Robert Franklin Cockrell. Allen was a Veteran of the Texas Air National Guard. He worked as a Lab Analyst for DuPont for 38 years. He enjoyed scuba diving, collecting firearms, fishing, and building a computer. He was an avid reader. His niece, Melissa, was his pride and joy. He was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Cockrell. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. from Cairo Cemetery with Dr. James Towery officiating. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include his mother, Bonnie T. Cockrell of Alexandria, Virginia: a brother, Roger Cockrell (Anna Lisa) of Falls Church, Virginia, and his niece, Melissa Cockrell of Falls Church, Virginia. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cathy Paynter, Beverly Smith, David Scott, Wally McGee, Steve Musemeche, Charlene Walker, Debbie Derrick, George Moore, and Barbie Low. Memorials may be made to Cairo Cemetery Fund, c/o Judy Chrismond, 23225 Hwy 50 West, West Point, MS 39773. Visitation will follow the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com