Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
1949 - 2018 (Age 69)
STOCKER, Douglas Alan – Of Flint, age 69, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Addington Place.
Funeral service will be held at 12 Noon Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Genesee County.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Douglas was born in Flint, Michigan on May 12, 1949, the son of the late Fernley and Lunetta (Young) Stocker and was a resident of Flint.
He was a member of Berean Baptist Church.
He loved golfing, singing, karaoke, cars and his cat, Baby Girl.
He enjoyed his family here in Michigan and visiting his family in North Carolina.
Mr. Stocker retired from Hudson’s.
Surviving are sisters, Delores (Robert) Maronpot and
Norma (Lloyd) Elmer;
niece, Jennifer (Brian) Dilley;
nephew, Jeremy (Sarah Beth) Maronpot;
great-nieces, Emma and Julia.
Doug was in the first band I was in at 15 years old! Doug and Dave strong saw something in the young kid to give me a chance. They truly stood behind my drumming even though I was green. I always remember Doug at cookie break at the Gunther´s place while practing . See you on the otherside Doug!
Ron erdman
May 10, 2023
I just learned of Dougs death and am so sorry for your loss.
I met Doug online in 2000, and in person in 2007. His singing voice was unparrelled, and his John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart impressions both spot on.
I have the original cast recording of Broadways classic musical, Camelot. Once, while talking via AOL, Doug asked what I was doing. I replied, Just listening to Robert Goulet trying to sound like you.
I think Tom Jones would have sobbed to hear Dougs...
Alpha Shashinka
November 27, 2018 | Shelton, CT | Friend
Thank you for all your kind words about my brother Doug, last night at the visitations we had Dave Strong from the Grand Junction and other friends who loved to sing with him, they all had such nice stories of him it was heartwarming to know he had people who liked him and appreciated his voice. Thanks so much, his loving family.
Norma Elmer
November 06, 2018 | Flint, MI | Sister
I am saddened to hear the news about my friend and former band mate Doug. Doug and I played together in the Grand Junction Band several years ago. I will always remember his voice. It was truly his, and it was special. Especially when he sang "It's Only Make Believe", an old Conway Twitty song. His voice was definitely commanding on that. We had a great time in that band. Right after the band split up, I would see Doug around working at Sears, or somewhere and he wold talk about some karaoke...
Edward Kulis
November 05, 2018 | Essexville, MI
Known Doug since 10th grade...always kind, found joy in people and music, and I am a better person having known him. Remember many intense rehearsals and concerts shared. Doug always treated people with kindness and would freely praise a job well done. Despite pain and limitations Doug embraced life with few complaints while finding joy in the moment. My condolences to his family and friends. jimmyj
November 04, 2018
Doug never had a cross word for anyone. My last memories of him were singing at our class reunion and on the dance floor in his wheel chair. Condolences to the family. Victor mead
Victor Mead
November 03, 2018 | Maitland, FL
I was a class mate of Doug's at Ainsworth. He was a good person. Your family is in my prayers.
jeanne lueckeman eastman
November 02, 2018 | Flint Twnshp, MI
