Charles Francis Cocke

Background

Cocke, Charles Francis was born on June 10, 1886 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Lucian Howard and Lelia Maria (Smith) Cocke.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia, 1908. Student of University of Virginia Law School, 1908-1910.

Career

1 daughter, Lelia Smith (Mistress William B. Bagbey). Admitted to Virginia bar, 1910, and since practiced in Roanoke. Senior member Cocke, Hazlegrove & Shackelford, retired January 1947.

President, First National Exchange Bank, Roanoke, 1938-1956.

Chairman board, 1955-1964, director, 1927-1964. Director of Peoples Federal Savings & Loan Association, Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Сompany of Virginia.

Achievements

• Charles Francis Cocke has been listed as a noteworthy banker. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as Second lieutenant Air Service, 1917-1919. Member Virginia State Library Board, 1945-1954. President board of trustees Hollins (Virginia) College.

Member American and Virginia State Bar Association, American Bankers Association (Vice-President 1950-1951.

Clubs: Commonwealth (Richmond), Shenandoah, Roanoke Country, Rotary (Roanoke).

Connections

Married Francis Tilghman Mingea, October 1, 1914.

Father:

Lucian Howard Cocke

Mother:

Lelia Maria (Smith) Cocke

Spouse:

Francis Tilghman Mingea