Donald Ray Cockcroft, 70, Merritt Island, passed away March 19, 2014 at Kindred Hospital Melbourne. He was born December 21, 1943 in Mascotte son of Christine Marjorie Heisler & Luther Ferrell Cockcroft and was a lifelong Florida resident. He was a meat cutter for Winn Dixie, a bartender, and was a member of Eagles Club. Surviving are his siblings Bill Cockcroft & wife Patsy of Clermont & Carolyn Baldwin & husband William of Groveland as well as nieces & nephews. Visitation for Mr. Cockcroft will be from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Monday, March 24, 2014 at the funeral home followed by the graveside funeral service at 3:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery in Groveland. Reverend Bill Hamilton will officiate. Should friends desire, please consider a memorial contribution to the Humane Society, South Lake Animal League or a charity of choice. BECKER FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. (beckerfamilyfuneral.com).