Ernest Walter Cockrum Jr, 82, of Bradenton, passed away on September 13, 2022.
He was born in Tennessee to Louise and Ernest Cockrum Sr.
Ernest is survived by his loving daughter; Melissa Cockrum, 3 brothers; Jim Cockrum, Frank Cockrum, and Ron Cockrum, 2 sisters; Carol Mitchell and Patricia Lundry, as well as many extended family members and friends.