With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Leon Cockfield, 61, of Lake City, SC, widower of the late Charley Cockfield, who passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Life Reflections

Leon Cockfield, was born October 10, 1964, to the late Walter and Katie Cockfield. He passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at MUSC, Florence, South Carolina.

Leon was educated in Florence County Public Schools. During his lifetime he worked as a construction worker and a mechanic.

On May 15, 2005, Leon and Charley were joined in marriage. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2015.

He was preceded in death by: two grandchildren, Kyhal Maurice Pegues and Shareef Cameron; two siblings, Lucinda Speights and Walter James Cockfield.

Left to cherish his memory are: two daughters, Shamira Leonia Kennedy of Bennettsville, SC and Shawntel Anesia (Kenneth) Jenkins of Pooler, GA; two sons, Randall (April) Self of Florence, SC and Josh Hammond of Sacramento, CA; four stepchildren, Stephanie Hammond, Maranda Hammond, Justin Hammond  and  Jason (Tina) Hammond.

He leaves behind: four grandchildren, Mi'Kiha Monalisa  Irvin, Kenneth Antwan Jenkins and Kennari Anton Jenkins all of Pooler, GA and Noah Maurice Pegues of Bennettsville, SC.

He is also survived by: two siblings, Edd (Kimberly) McGruder and Beatrice McGruder both of Lake City, SC.

He also leaves to cherish his memory: one aunt, Thelma Cockfield of Lake City, SC; special friends, Paul Kennedy, Ed Nero, Kevin Graham, Anthony Epps, Bill Graham, Edgar Fleming, Mac Arthur Brown and De'lynn Nettles; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 321 Godwin Street, Lake City, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292