Dincell C. "Denny" Cockrum, 80 of Warrensburg, Missouri; formerly of Knob Noster, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home.

Denny was born December 16, 1938 at Warsaw, Missouri; son of William Alfred and Bessie Faye (Crowder) Cockrum.  His family moved to Knob Noster when Denny was six years old.  He graduated from Knob Noster High School.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn L. Viles on December 24, 1957 in Knob Noster.  The couple resided in Knob Noster until moving to their acreage, South of Warrensburg, in 2012.  Through the years, Denny was a manager at the Gulf, later known as Fina, Service Station; manager at Green Light Auto Parts at one time.  Next, he  was employed with the City of Knob Noster.  More recently he was a truck driver with LaFarge Concrete.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing guitar and listening to old classic music.

Survivors include his wife: Marilyn; son: William (Julie) Cockrum of Glenwood, IA; daughter: Rebecca (Paul) Landkamer of Warrensburg, MO; son-in-law:  Glenn Smith of Picayune, MS; brother: Vernon "Ray" (Juanita) Cockrum of Centerview, MO; sister-in-law: Merrilyn Cockrum of Knob Noster, MO; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Elizabeth Smith and three brothers: Larry, Junior and Glen Cockrum.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, with interment to follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to West Central Christian Service Camp or Show-Me Christian Youth Home at La Monte.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net