Philip Cockerham

Philip Lance Cockerham, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his home in Hamilton surrounding by family and friends. Born on March 12, 1948 in Aberdeen, he was a son to John Allen, Sr. and Georgia Mae Garner Cockerham.

Philip grew up in Hamilton and was a 1966 graduate of Hamilton High School. Graduating from Itawamba Junior College, he also attended Ole Miss. On May 30, 1971, he married the former Judy Nevins of Hamilton, and for many years, he was a self-employed contractor before retirement.

He served in the MS Army National Guard and enjoyed fishing, cooking, spending time with family, especially coaching and watching his children play sports when they were young, and watching reruns of westerns and The Andy Griffith Show. He was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Center Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Dennis Smithey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In addition to his wife, Judy Cockerham, he is survived by two sons, Wesley Cockerham (Lisa), Spring Hill, TN and Tracey Cockerham (Sonya), Hamilton; daughter, Philana Cockerham, Hamilton; two brothers, Terry Cockerham and Kevin Cockerham (Cindy), both of Hamilton; sister, Lisa Martin (Charlie), Trussville, AL; sister in law, Celeste Cockerham; grandchildren, Shannon Hawkins (Evan), Gracie Williams (Jacob), Icie Cockerham, Grayson Cockerham, Georgia Cockerham, Mollie Fast (Rylan), Jacob Parker, Colton Cockerham, and Addie Mae Cockerham; his soon to arrive great granddaughter, Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Williams; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Allen Cockerham, Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Lynda Cockerham and Michelle Cockerham.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Cockerham, Terry Cockerham, Danny Holloway, Kevin Elfring, Colton Cockerham, Grayson Cockerham, and Evan Hawkins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Center Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:30 until the service hour at the church.

Condolences may be shared with the family at tisdalelannmemorialfh.com