Dylan Michael Cockerham

He was born Dec. 14, 1999 in Rockford, IL to Shawn Cockerham and Connie Gesswein.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Connie and George Ashmore of Franklin, TN, father and step-mother, Shawn and Amy (Wilkins) Cockerham of Canton, one brother, Darius George of Vienna, IL, his girlfriend, Skylar Olinger of Bartonville, grandparents, Mike and Cheryl Cockerham of Manito, Sandy (Tony Fritter) Cockerham of Barefoot Bay, FL, Evin and Wilma Brown of Rockford, and Mary and Ron Foster of Peoria, and Darlene Lockhart of Franklin, TN. Also survived by great-grandparents: Ruby Cockerham of Pekin, Lois Bubbert of Fremont, NE, many beloved aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Dylan also loved his pets: Cooper, Buttercup, Bella and Roxy. He loved these dogs even though he was allergic to all of them.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy Gesswein, great-grandfathers, Floyd Cockerham and Elgin Knudsen.

Dylan attended ICC and received his Real Estate license in July 2020. He most recently was employed at Keller Williams and had recently started showing houses. He attended Richwoods Christian Church.

He enjoyed investing in stocks, making music, traveling with friends, and making people laugh. He loved watching Jim Cramer’s Mad Money and Impractical Jokers. He was an avid sneakerhead and most importantly loved napping.

Dylan will be remembered for his sense of humor, infectious laugh, and determination. He wanted to be a millionaire by 50, live in the city, travel, get married and have kids (then move to the suburbs). He owned his first home at age 20.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family memorial service with Pastor Marty Hunt. A public celebration of Dylan’s life will be Saturday, Sep. 19, 2020 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion at Detweiller Park, 8327 N Galena Rd, Peoria. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial funds/donations can be sent to Esther House, 6847 N Allen Road, Peoria, IL.