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Jasper R Cockrell 1925 - 1999

Jasper Reagan Cockrell of Corrigan, Polk County, TX was born on November 18, 1925 in Corrigan, and died at age 73 years old on October 28, 1999 in Harris County. Jasper Cockrell was buried at Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Polk County.

Jasper Reagan Cockrell
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Corrigan, Polk County, TX 75939
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November 18, 1925
Corrigan, Polk County, Texas, 75939, United States
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  • Introduction

    Jasper Reagan Cockrell is likely remembered by most as a teacher, football coach, and Superintendent of Schools in the Corrigan-Camden High School in Corrigan Texas. Jasper was born on November 18th, 1925 in Corrigan, Texas to Allen Wesley Cockrell, Sr. (1900 - 1977), and Clara M. Safford (1904 - 1988). He had siblings Allen Jr., born 1924; Robert; Rita Mae; and Sara Jo, born 1934. A veteran of World War II, Jasper enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. Jasper Cockrell married Mary Louise Lazalier (1927 - 2011) and they had daughters Wanda, Lynn, Janice Lynn Cockrell (1958 - 2015), Carolyn, Beverly, and Janice. Jasper and Mary Louise were married for 53 years, until Jasper died in 1999 at the age of 73. He is buried in Union Springs Cemetery in Corrigan, Polk County, Texas.
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    November 18, 1925
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    Corrigan, Polk County, Texas 75939, United States
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  • Nationality & Locations

    Born and raised in Corrigan, Texas, Jasper was a lifelong resident of Corrigan, having only lived elsewhere during his time in the Navy during World War II and during his college career.

  • Early Life & Education

    Jasper attended Corrigan High School in Corrigan, Texas and Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.

  • Professional Career

    When Jasper was 24 years old he was living in Corrigan, Texas and working as a teacher in the local high school. In 1952, the yearbook for Corrigan High School was dedicated to Coach Jasper Cockrell, who coached football. In 1964 Jasper was the Superintendent of schools in Corrigan Texas.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Jasper married Mary Louise and they had six daughters. He is fondly remembered by students and his football players during his time as coach at Corrigan High School which is now Corrigan-Camden High School.
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Photo of Kathy Pinna Kathy Pinna
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Jasper R Cockrell
1952 yearbook photo of Coach Jasper R Cockrell at Corrigan High School in Corrigan, Texas, Coach Cockrell was credited with leading the football team to the first time ever play in a bi-district game and a "brilliant record".
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Ernest Day
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08/25/2024
I owe much to Jasper Cockrell
Jasper Cockrell shaped my life.

When I was in high school, I was sent to his office for talking during class.

After he chewed my out, he asked, "What are you going to do when you graduate?"

I said "I have a plan".

He said "You have a plan? This I gotta hear."

I said "I'm going to join the Navy."

He said "That's great. How did you pick the Navy?"

I said "I'm tired of having to walk three miles to go to town and I like to play poker. If I join the Navy, I won't have to walk as much, and I can play all the poker I want."

Jasper looked at me for several seconds to see if I was serious, then said: "That's the stupidest plan I ever heard."

Jasper went to the people who owned our local bank and got them to fund a one-time scholarship for me - enough for one year at a state university. When he awarded it to me, he said "If you do well, you'll be able to borrow enough money to finish college."

And that's what happened.

He changed my life.
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What an amazing person! Was he the principal of the school? Simply amazing how his effort made such a profound impact. Thank you for sharing!
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Corrigan-Camden High School 1964
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Corrigan-Camden High School 1964
Superintendent of Schools Jasper R. Cockrell which appeared in the 1964 yearbook for Corrigan-Camden High School
Date & Place: at Corrigan - Camden High School 504 South Home Street, in Corrigan, Polk County, Texas 75939, United States
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Cockrell, Elizabeth (Jul 24, 1904 - Feb 27, 1997) Cockrell, Frances (May 25, 1928 - Apr 1981) Cockrell, Judith (Sep 29, 1941 - Jun 17, 2002) Cockrell, Harrison (Aug 12, 1932 - Dec 10, 2009) Cockrell, Pauline (Jan 24, 1891 - Feb 1979) Cockrell, Francis (Jan 17, 1877 - Jan 15, 1972) Cockrell, Henry (Feb 13, 1888 - Jul 1971) Cockrell, Caroline (Feb 1, 1948 - Dec 13, 2010) Cockrell, Clafton (Oct 23, 1930 - Jun 20, 2008) Cockrell, Frances (Jan 24, 1924 - Oct 21, 2000)
Cockrell, Artro (Jan 15, 1945 - Aug 1983) Cockrell, Mary (Dec 3, 1924 - Feb 12, 2003) Cockrell, Velma (Dec 24, 1936 - Feb 28, 2011) Cockrell, Ethel (Oct 16, 1925 - Jan 3, 1993) Cockrell, Walter (Sep 8, 1919 - Oct 16, 1981) Cockrell, Vita (Oct 12, 1922 - Mar 11, 2008) Cockrell, Joan (Jun 5, 1926 - Feb 1985) Cockrell, Norma (Dec 16, 1926 - Feb 28, 2010) Cockrell, William (Sep 2, 1906 - Jan 21, 1991) Cockrell, Elisabeth (Apr 24, 1916 - Aug 26, 2008)
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