Earl Ashby Cocke, Jr., 55, died Sunday, October 2, 2011. Born April 15, 1956 in Lynchburg, he is a son of Earl Ashby Cocke, Sr. and Dorothy Fisher Cocke. In addition to his parents, Earl is survived by his siblings; William \"Bill\" Cocke and wife, Linda, Mary Diane Nelson, and Timothy Wayne Cocke; as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation 1825 K Street, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006. A graveside service will be held 11 am, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Bedford, with Rev. Donnie Glass officiating. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.