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William Kocurek Obituary

William J. "Bill" Kocurek Jr., 79, of Waco, passed away, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Robinson Cemetery with Father Cyril officiating. Bill was born July 20, 1931, in Circleville, to Louise and William J. Kocurek Sr. He graduated from Granger High School. While serving in the US Army he met Jean Wade during a USO dance. They were married May 16, 1953. He was a self employed paint contractor for many years in the Waco area. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jean Wade Kocurek, Dec. 27, 2006. He is survived by his children; a son, William J. Kocurek III and his wife, Mary Ann, of China Spring; a daughter, Paula Jean Strickland and husband, Robert, of Sugar Land; a son, Christopher Kocurek and his wife, Janet, of Red Oak; six grandchildren, William J. Kocurek IV and Marilyn Kocurek, Christie and Jennifer Strickland, Andrew and Caitlynne Kocurek; and one great-granddaughter, Gayle Perez. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robinson Cemetery's Tree Memory Program 620 E. Stegall Robinson, Texas 76706 The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.gracegardensfh.com July 20, 1931 - January 1, 2011 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2011.

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Johnny Kinder

January 4, 2011

Paula, William, Chris,
My love and condolences go to each of you and your extended families. The passing of a parent is like losing part of your past as wellas part of the present. Pop had knowledge that most people will never know and shared that knowledge with anyone who asked for help, His light shines on as long as his memory in every life he touched. May God's love and peace be with you all.

Tammy Hitchcock

January 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike & Sandra Hawkins

January 3, 2011

Paula, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. As you well know by now, God is a great caretaker and your dad is in Heaven now where he is pain free and healthy once more. He is making a trail for you to follow and to join him and your mom in Heaven at the right time.

Mark & Charlene Murphree

January 3, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Edwin A. Kocurek

January 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are offered to the entire Kocurek and Holy Family.

Katherine (Ina)

January 2, 2011

Paula, William, and Chris,
I will always remember your dad and mother as wonderful people who were ready with a laugh about something, anything. I know that as time passes, remembering those laughs will make you smile during those many, many moments when your parents cross your thoughts. I wish you God's warm comfort in your sadness. My love to you all,

Janet Kocurek

January 2, 2011

To my dear father-in-law,
We will miss you truly,dearly ever so,
Love you always,as you know.
Within family hearts you will stay,
Until we get to Heaven,
We will make our way.Until time to come
we will meet one day,Until that day for you we will pray.
As long as we can be as special as you
Loving treasured sweet and true.
Then up in Heaven you can know,
Your work as a Father-in-law was done,
will grow.
With Angels you will wear a smile,
Looking down every once in a while.
Consoling us maybe drying our tears,
As an Angel sweetly calming our fears.
Within a memory or a sigh,
Or a tear that the we will cry,
Live on within generations forever,
Remembered always forgotten never.
Always here with Father-in-law love,
A sweet soft angel touch from above.
Gone but not forgotten never the less,
Dear Father-in-law a final night,
GOD BLESS.

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