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John Rocker

1927 - 2016

John Rocker obituary, 1927-2016, Clermont, FL

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

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Becker Funeral Home, Inc. - Clermont

806 W. Minneola Ave.

Clermont, Florida

John Rocker Obituary

Rocker, John John L. Rocker, Jr., 89, of Clermont, FL passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. John was born on January 7, 1927 in Atlanta, GA, son of John L. and Bernice (nee Parker) Rocker, Sr.. He served in the U.S. Army and then graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Agriculture. John moved to Clermont in 1967 and owned and operated Rocker Realty and Appraisals of Central Florida. He was a member of the Appraisal Institute of Chicago, Lake County Board of Directors, South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge and various other community organizations in the South Lake Area. John was a member and former Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Clermont. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children, John L. (Christy) Rocker, III of Clermont, Judy (Dane) Cornell of Windermere, FL and Janet Cox of Clermont; siblings, Joan Hall of Sarasota, FL and Catherine Rocker of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Angie Cornell, Ashley (Andy) James, Emily (Ryan) Phillips and Shane Rocker and great grandchildren, Isaac Cornell, Devin Burmeister, Jaxon, Aiden and Declan James and Maddux Phillips and soon to be born great grandchild, Harper Ann Phillips. John was preceded in death by siblings, Yvonne Rocker White, George Rocker and Selma Segrest. Graveside Services for Mr. Rocker will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont. Pastor Ben Bond officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials in John's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Central & North Florida Chapter ?2180, W. State Road 434, Suite 1100, ?Longwood, FL 32779 or Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778. Becker Funeral Home, Clermont, FL, is serving the family. 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2016.

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Gerald Warren

September 13, 2023

Miss my friend John, he was one of my best friends and I will never forget him. I know you are in heaven rejoicing with the Saints.

Gerald and Lillie Warren

September 27, 2016

To all of John family, I wish That I could put into words what he meant to me and Lillie. He was one of my best friends and always thanked him for taking me under his wings when we moved to Clermont. We hunted, fished, vacation and spent time together as good friends. I guess I knew as much about him as anyone as he told me all about his life from the time he was four old. I admired him from where he started and where he finished. John put things in order, God, Family, Friends, he loved his church and was always willing to help anyone in need. I will always remember that smile and how he would brighten up each time I would visit the last two years. We love you and Mary and will see you again in a better place.

Gerald and Lillie Warren

Johnny Rocker 3rd

September 27, 2016

Hey Dad..i miss u allready but i know ur with ur friends an famly in heaven.Thank you so much for all u did for us and so many uncountless others...u raised us for this time in our lives all your life..i promise to put your worldly remains where i promised u i would all the cool places we went together...Love always ur son Johnny..p.s.dont worry bout the fruit trees fertilizer an stuff got it covered..

Roy and Marla Caldwell

September 23, 2016

I am very saddened to hear of John's passing. I have many fond memories of laughter with Mr. Rocker. He always had the best stories and a great sense of humor. My deepest condolences to the entire Rocker family.
Sparky and Marla Caldwell and family

Melanie Marshall Waite

September 22, 2016

Another Clermont icon taken from our presence. He joins a great group of friends who have gone before him. My heart felt condolences to Mary Rocker and the whole family.

September 22, 2016

Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the Rocker family. Mr. Rocker, you will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Haddock

Teresa Studdard

September 20, 2016

So very sorry for the loss of Mr. Rocker. My sincere condolences.

Susy Gibson

September 20, 2016

Our Condolences to yor family, Steve and Susy Gibson

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5

Graveside service

10:30 a.m.

Oak Hill Cemetery

Clermont, FL

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Becker Funeral Home, Inc. - Clermont

806 W. Minneola Ave. P.O. Box 120864, Clermont, FL 34711

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