John Neal Stocker

1965 - 2017
52, of Massillon, formerly of Newcomerstown, passed away
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at home. He was born April 20, 1965
in Coshocton to the late Jon Neil Stocker and Patricia (Shivers)
Loader of Newcomerstown and her husband Larry Loader who
was John's father.
He was a 1983 Newcomerstown High School graduate. He
was a Rights Advocate for the State
of Ohio. He was a member of Elks Lodge #1555 of Newcomerstown.
He was an avid Cleveland sports fan especially for the
Browns and Indians, and also
for the Massillon Tigers. He loved Ohio State and attending concerts.
On October 15, 2009, he married Patty Jo (Strobelt) Stocker
who passed away on March 31, 2014. On October 22, 2016 he got
his happily ever after when he married Carla A. Gonzales who
survives. He is also survived by his four children, Deidre Stocker
of N. Canton, Jake Stocker of Cincinnati, Mitchel Stocker and
Kyle Stocker both of Caldwell; five step-children, Dan and Nate
Monea, Alexander, Emily, and Nicholas Thurby; one grandchild,
Charleston Stocker; three sisters, Tammy (Kevin) Hannahs,
Trisha Wharff, and Jennifer (Jeff) McGough all of Newcomerstown;
several nieces and nephews; his best friend, Ben Wright;
his mother-in-law Margaret Gonzales and her late husband
Joseph James Gonzales.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017
at 7 PM at Addy Funeral Home with Pastor Al Dangelo officiating.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral
home. John's gift to everyone was his continuous smile and his
ornery sense of humor. Every person he met was affected by his
enthusiasm and zest for life. Even in his toughest times, he continued
to brighten the world with his gift of laughter. Memorial
contributions may be made to Massillon Tigers Athletic Dept, 1
Paul E Brown Dr SE, Massillon, OH 44646. Online condolences
may be
made at www.addyfuneralhome.com
Addy, 740-498-8111