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PAUL DeCROOCK Obituary
DeCROOCK, 77
Publix Truck Driver
LAKELAND - Mr. Paul Henry DeCroock, 77, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 due to lung cancer.
He was born May 6, 1935, in Jasper, Minnesota to August and Leona (Dewitte) DeCroock. Paul moved to Lakeland in 1956 from Jasper, Minnesota. He had been a truck driver for Publix for 30 years. Paul served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tria DeCroock; daughters, Paula Locke and Penny Smith; step-son, James Page; grandchildren, Brittney Cunningham, Bud Smith, Dallas Locke, Dalton Locke, Taylor Page, Talon Page and Tiara Page; great grandchildren, Ryleigh Locke and Addy Claire Locke. Paul was also expecting his third great grandchild.
The graveside services will be Monday, October 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Serenity Gardens.
Gentry-Morrison Northside in charge of arrangements.
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Rhonda Matthews
October 15, 2012
Penni and Paula Im sorry about your dad but i know God will give you the comfort you need to get through this. I know he was so happy that you were there for him in his final days on this earth.
Sharon Faucette
October 15, 2012
Tria, I know the love you and Paul shared was (is) of the purist kind. He will always be there I know in your heart where sweet memories remain of him that will not end.
Bonnie Flynn
October 14, 2012
Tria, I am so sorry about Paul.. I know how much you two love each other..my prayers are with you and your family
October 14, 2012
Linda and I want you to know we are thinking about you,Jamie and the kids. We love you all and wish we could be with you at this time.
George and Linda Bailey
Shaun Prescott
October 14, 2012
Penni, My heart aches for you and your family, although we know he is in a better place and is no longer in pain,we as humans want them with us. May God place a blanket of peace around you and comfort you with wonderful memories.
October 13, 2012
Tria I am so sorry to hear about Paul.. so much love was always between you two, I admired that.. my prayers are with you and your family
Debbie Schrimsher Gach
October 13, 2012
Penny, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I just found out today when I was talking to my Dad. I will keep you and Paula in my prayers.
Bill Maynard
October 13, 2012
Tria you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Harrelson
October 13, 2012
Penny may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I didn't know your father but we graduated high school together. I am so sorry for your loss.
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