Gary Mike Cockerham, 61, of West Point, MS passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his residence.

Visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Antioch Baptist Church, Columbus, MS. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM at Antioch Baptist Church, Columbus, MS.

Mr. Cockerham was born July 31, 1958, in Columbus, MS to the late Marion Stegger and Billups "Bish" Cockerham. He worked for Beloit Manhatten as a Pipe Fitter. In addition to his parents,  Mr. Cockerham is preceded in death by his sister- Carolyn Blackwell.

Mr. Cockerham is survived by his sisters- Rhonda (Bob) Caruthers of Steens, MS and Nancy (Mike) Smith of Caledonia, MS; a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105