Phillip Andrew "Andy" Cockrell, 82, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2018 Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. He was born in Statesville, NC to William Fred & Beatrice Cockrell on April 8,1935. Andy grew up in Grover, NC and graduated from Shelby High School. He attended Duke University playing baseball, basketball and football. He married his college sweetheart Bobbie Lynn Bell, they were married for 59 years. Andy & Bobbie have 5 children, Shelby, Drew, Bart, Gene & Chris. 10 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren.
Andy is survived by his sister Starr Cockrell Peeler. Andy is preceded by his parents William Fred & Beatrice Cockrell and brother LTC (ret.) William Fred Cockrell.
Andy worked for Unisource Paper company in sales and management for many years. Memorial service will be at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church, February 24th at 11:00.