Delbert Ray Cockrell

Delbert Ray Cockrell, 91, of Center, Texas, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Center, Texas. He was born on December 1, 1934, in Panola County, Texas, to the late Milton F. Cockrell and Sudie Alice (Crawford) Cockrell.

Per his request, anatomical donation has been made to further medical education and research and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Delbert is survived by his son,

Bryan Cockrell and wife Deidra

Daughter,

Debra Lunsford and husband Mike

Nephew,

Johnny Cockrell and wife Debra

Sister,

LaMerle Whitney

Grandchildren,

Kelly Berry and husband Steven

Wendy Justus and husband Levi

Andy Cockrell and wife Bridget

Ben Cockrell and wife Grace

Great-Grandchildren,

Wesley Berry and wife Kaitlin

Hunter Berry and wife Chesnee

Lexi Williams and husband Lucas

Dylan Robbins and fiancé Lieza

Baylee Robbins

Kade Justus

Clay and Dusty Cockrell

Allison and Bryan Cockrell

Great-Great Grandchildren,

Sonni Berry

Dalton and Daliela Williams

Monroe and Ella Berry

Niece,

Pam Jones and husband David

Delbert is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Mosley Cockrell; parents, Milton F. “Dutch” Cockrell and Sudie Alice Cockrell; sister, Mildred Frankie Cockrell Brittain; brother, Charles Harvey Cockrell; nephew, Charles Ray Cockrell; and niece, Julie Brittain Harris.