Gary Arnold Cocker

Gary Arnold Cocker, 75, died July 25, 2018. He is survived by cherished daughters, Dawn Marie Cocker of Raleigh, NC, and Alexis Ann Cocker Kincaid and husband Luke of Williamsburg, VA; sister, Carol Cocker Fendt and husband Fred; sisters-in-law, June Thomas and husband William Zisa, and Doina Percival and husband John; aunt, Eileen Lyons; nephews, Robert Fendt, Eric Fendt, John Fendt and wife Liz, and Harry Percival and wife Clementine; niece, Clea Percival Gourmel and husband Jerome; granddaughters, Mackenzie Theresa Kincaid and Finley Marie Kincaid; mother-in-law, Ann Swan.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Theresa Cocker and parents, Arnold and Dawn Cocker.

A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at Williamsburg Community Chapel 3899 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg VA 23188.

Before Gary’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease, he was a huge supporter of ovarian cancer research and dreamed of curing the disease that took his beloved wife much too soon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Duke Cancer Institute (via the Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run) at http://dccc.convio.net/goto/garycocker or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/nc (or any charity of your choice). Online condolences for the family may be expressed at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.