Sterling R. Cockrill
Sterling R. Cockrill | |
|---|---|
| Arkansas State Representative for Pulaski County | |
| In office January 1, 1957 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Preceded by | J. H. Cottrell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Hayes McClerkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 7, 1925 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 2022 (aged 96) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic-turned-Republican (1970) |
| Spouse | Adrienne Storey Cockrill |
| Relations | Chester Ashley |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
| Occupation | Insurance agent, government employee, urban planner artist |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II; Korean War |
Sterling Robertson Cockrill Jr. (April 7, 1925 – March 23, 2022) was an American politician, civic leader and artist in Little Rock, Arkansas.