Robert Cockrell, 90, of Etowah, TN passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church; a Staff Sgt. in the Army; he was an avid UT basketball and football fan; he loved to fish and loved his family.

Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cockrell; parents, William and Elizabeth Cockrell; daughter, Linda H. Hill; brothers, Ralph, Billy and Jimmy Cockrell

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Tom Cockrell, John R. and Cindy Cockrell, Duane and Heather Cockrell;  grandchildren, Matt Hill, Lauren Rucker and husband Seth, Robby, Noah, Alex, Danielle and Denise Cockrell; great-grandchildren, Aaron Hill and Camryn Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura Ann and Bill Allen, Evelyn and Ben Graham.

Family and friends will assemble at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at Bordwine Funeral Home and proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m. graveside service with Rev. Pete Mullins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to North Etowah Baptist Church, 231 Pennsylvania Ave., Etowah, TN 37331.