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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Rockey
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Barbara Gordon
November 15, 2017
I knew Mike for about 10 years. He spent many holidays at my house. It was great to have him around. He was a wonderful cook, but of course you know that already. I think of him and miss him. He was a good person.
Steve Cribbs
October 8, 2016
I worked with Mike at the old Danville Carwash in the late 80's/early 90's. I always enjoyed working with him when we were scheduled together.
He loved his family. I remember him telling me about a Christmas trip they all took to somewhere exotic (Bora Bora or Fiji or something) where they stayed in huts over the water and Santa delivered gifts via jet ski on Christmas morning.
I also remember how excited he was when his little brothers baseball team advanced to the Little League World Series and how proud he was of his other brother being admitted to law school. Devon, I know he was proud of you too. I just don't remember any specifics!
I bet I haven't seen Mike in 20-25 years. The last time I saw him, he was in the newspaper for just getting finished with culinary school and cooking a meal on his engine (if I'm not mistaken!)
I still live in Danville and think about him when we walk our dogs past the old site of the car wash.
You'll be missed, Mike. RIP.
My condolences to the family. (I've met you all a time or two)
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