James Bryant Cockrum February 21, 1957 December 8, 2004 Bryant has slipped the surly bonds of Earth and touched the face of God. May his soul be in peace. A native Austinite, Bryant attended LBJ High School and was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He is survived by his wife, Brigid; son, Alex and daughter, Annie Tate. He is also survived by his parents, Jim and Peggy Cockrum of Austin; brother Shea and family of Cheapside, Texas and brother Andy of Austin as well as a large extended family. Bryant was a talented craftsman, a gifted artist and was blessed with a creative and curious mind. These things will give us comfort and bring joy to us all. He will live in our hearts forever and his work will remain to show a talent most extraordinary. Through his many philanthropic efforts, Bryant contributed much to the Austin community. He leaves us all with many wonderful gifts. Pallbearers will be Shea and Andy Cockrum, Bruce Sengstack, Carlos Gomez, Brett Mullins and Daren Sickenious. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2004 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Our Ladys Maronite Catholic Parish, 1320 E. 51st Street, celebrated by Reverend Dr. Don Joseph Sawyer. Burial will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Bryants favorite local charity, The Christmas Bureau, Attn: Alma Cruz, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 605, Austin, Texas 78757. In this season of hope and joy, one of Bryants favorite things was supporting this very special organization. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com
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