Gerald A. Cockburn, born leap day 1952, age 72, passed away May 30th 2024. Son of Mary Mae and Grover Cockburn, youngest of six, cousin of Jimmy, partner of Peggy Moore, father to NaDine Smith; Donald Smith, grandpa to Morgan and Raegan, and friend to many. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he was welcomed into heaven by our Lord. He lived a life of many adventures, found art in all places, loving to create and build. A deep thinker, witty and humorous. Always man of the water, in his younger years, he was surfing and boating. He never gave up his love of fishing, life, or for his people. Arrangements through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001, WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM