Obituary of Gregory William Cockfield

Gregory William Cockfield entered into the world on July 6th, 1956. From the day he was born, everyone knew he was special. Charles Deleon Cockfield and Ruth Williams Cockfield saw this in him and adopted him when he was a young boy. From that time on, Greg lived with his loving Mother, Father, and sister, Lynn. Greg was an adventurous boy with a knack for getting into trouble. He had a special love of reptile and amphibians and often brought them inside the house. The family loved to travel cross country and go camping. Much to Greg’s horror, his mother, Ruth, enjoyed sewing and she made the family matching red, gingham shirts that they wore on their camping excursions.

Gregory graduated from Midland’s Technical College with a degree in Drafting but couldn’t be confined in an office setting. Instead, Greg began a career as an electrician where his talents excelled. This is how he met his wife, Jennifer. Greg briefly considered firing the rest of his squad in order to have alone time with Jennifer. Greg was hesitant on beginning a relationship with Jennifer due to their age difference. Until one day, Charles (Greg’s father) told him to “marry that girl.” The rest was history. Greg and Jennifer were married on February 26th, 2003 and were inseparable for almost 17 years and were best friends for even longer. Anyone who knew them as a couple could see how close they were. They would bicker (in hilarious ways), and they would laugh together often, but nothing was greater than the love that they shared. What they had was real; what they had was true. Many people go their entire lives never experiencing it. Greg wanted to give Jennifer the entire world, but, what he didn’t realize, she already had everything because she had him.

But their time together was cut short, Greg passed away on Monday, October 21st, 2019. He is predeceased by his father, Charles Cockfield, his mother, Ruth Cockfield, and his brother-in-law, Rick Dunn. He is survived by his loving wife: Jennifer Cockfield, his sister: Lynn Dunn, his sons: Gregory William Cockfield, Jr. and Sean Wise, his daughters: Jessica Sapp, Hailey Hodge (Richard), and Brittany Mayfield (Thomas), and his niece and nephews: Olivia, Merrick, and Wyatt Dunn. He is survived by many grandchildren who all held a special place in his heart: Isaac, Michael, and Daniel; Raylee, Ellie, and Gunner; and Phoebe and Meira. Greg is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, family, and friends.

Those who knew and loved him knew him as a kind-hearted, caring, and extremely funny man. He was cut from a different cloth. Greg had a gift even from a young age: he was able to tell and deliver jokes in a way that kept everyone laughing. His talented was truly unmatched. He also loved building and playing with his models, working in the yard, and relaxing on his back porch in the evenings. He was loyal and loved his family and friends even when he didn't always know how to show it.

Funeral Services will be held 4p.m. Sunday, October 27th at Thompsons Funeral Home of Lexington located at 4720 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29073. The family will receive friends from 2 – 3:45p.m. prior to the service.  A meal will be provided for the family following the service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in West Columbia.

Greg’s remains will be scattered throughout the mountains as well as at the beach: his favorite places to be when away from home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent via donations to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Health.

And always remember, you are never alone, you are never unloved, and you will always be missed.