HAMPSTEAD — Pastor Alan Cockrell, 83, faithful servant of the Lord from Jay, Oklahoma was called home on February 10th, 2022.
After serving four years in the US Army, Al went on to study at Tennessee Temple for ministry. With more than 50 years of ministry experience, he has led on the Executive Board for the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, pastored three churches over the span of 40 years in Kansas City, Mo., Tampa, FL., and Buffalo, NY. In addition, he served as a senior consultant with Injoy Stewardship Services under John C. Maxwell, helping churches develop leadership and direction for their future.
He retired to the Hampstead community in 2018 where he attended Renovation Church, pouring into married couples, men, and occasionally still taking the stage to teach.
Al was married to the love of his life, Janie. He loved teaching, writing and leading people to Jesus. He was a lifelong Oklahoma Sooner fan and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Janie of 60 years, his sons Brek, Jonathan, and Thad, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 3:00pm on Sunday at Topsail High School where Renovation Church holds Sunday gatherings. A private graveside service will be held at Sea Lawn Memorial Park of Hampstead, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the future home of Renovation Church. You can find out more by visiting www.renochurch.org/fortheone
