John Melvin Mockosher

John Melvin Mockosher obituary, Dodson, LA

John Melvin Mockosher

John Mockosher Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jan. 27, 2026.
Mr. John Melvin Mockosher, age 68, of Dodson, Louisiana, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Winnfield, Louisiana.

Born December 9, 1957, in Pineville, Louisiana, he was a devoted father and grandfather who cherished time with his family. John was a hardworking man, having dedicated many years to James Drilling, and he found joy in simple pleasures-sharing a good drink, a smoke, and laughter with loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Mockosher; mother, Jimmie Dean Thornton Norman; wife, Nickie Mockosher; twin brother, James Mockosher; brother, Jr. Mockosher; and step-father, Elmore Norman.

John is survived by his sons, Daniel Mockosher (Amanda); Jason Mockosher (Jennifer); and Man-Man Mockosher; his grandchildren, Victoria, Nickalas, Cyrus, Dalton, Milo, Peyton and Bethany; his sisters, Darlene Thomason and Jeanette Yale; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be announced by the family at a later date. Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be shared with the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com

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