John Cocks' endeared himself to television audiences with his onscreen persona but was also remembered as a beloved dad, mate and keen surfer. MARK TAYLOR/STUFF Newsreader Simon Dallow leads mourners at the funeral for TV builder, John Cocksy' Cocks at Tairua. READ MORE:* The Cafe's Melanie Homer shares tribute to former co-host John 'Cocksy' Cocks* TVNZ Showcase: Celebrity Treasure Island and George Clooney return to small screen* John Cocks recognised for decades of voluntary workCocksy died on February 6, aged 52, after a long battle with cancer. MARK TAYLOR/STUFF John Cocks' coffin was knocked up by mates and delivered to the service at the Tairua Rugby Clubrooms in style. STUFF Builder John 'Cocksy' Cocks was a popular figure on New Zealand reality shows.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2019 04:54 UTC