William Lee Rockey
William Lee Rockey
October 22, 1944 ~ September 2, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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William Lee Rockey, 70, died September 2, 2015. He was born in Hillsdale, MI, the son of William A. and Jean Porter Rockey. Bill's career was in newspaper management and advertising sales. In later life he worked with the Council on Aging and volunteered with the East Asheville Welcome Table, A caring and giving man, he was blessed with a loving family, friends, and a rich life.
Bill's mother, Jean, preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathryn; his father William A. Rockey of Pleasant Lake, MI; a sister; three brothers; 11 nephews and nieces, and numerous great nephews and nieces.
There will be a visitaiton in Asheville at Groce Funeral Home at 856 Tunnel Road, on Sunday, September 20, 2015, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813; East Asheville Welcome Table, , or to a deserving charity of choice.
The online memorial is available at grocefuneralhome.com.
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October 22, 1944 ~ September 2, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
William Lee Rockey of Asheville, died on September 2, 2015, at the age of 70. He was born in Hillsdale, MI, the son of William A. and Jean Porter Rockey.
Bill's career was in newspaper management and advertising sales. In later life he worked with the Council on Aging and volunteered with the East Asheville Welcome Table. A caring and giving man, he was blessed with a loving family, friends, and a rich life.
Bill's mother, Jean, preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathryn; his father William A. Rockey of Pleasant Lake, MI; a sister; three brothers; 11 nephews and nieces, and numerous great nephews and nieces.
There will be a visitaiton in Asheville at Groce Funeral Home at 856 Tunnel Road, on Sunday, September 20, 2015, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813; East Asheville Welcome Table, or to a deserving charity of choice.
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What a dear person. He and Kathy have welcomed me into their home so many times. After thirty years, we still had discussion topics, good food, and great laughter. You are missed, Bill. You were so kind to my son, my grandson, and to me. We’ll carry on the kindness in your stead.
Oh Mr. Bill, how you will be missed. You were such a kind person, always a smile for me and my family and a genuine concern for others. Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss, but happy that you both had many good years together. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you both!
Kathy, Dick, Linda, Dave, Glen; and Bill Sr. So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. There were great years in Mason. Not only was he your big brother, he was a big brother to all us other ‘little ones’ growing up. I can’t think of Bill without remembering that beautiful MG he and dad restored. There are so many other stories of the warm Rockey household. please be comforted at this time knowing he was a kind and generous person liked by all who know him.
Kathy, what a blessing to know both you and Bill through our mutual friend, Wanda. You both have opened up your home and welcomed me to many delicious meals (have photos to prove…lol) and enjoyable, delightful, entertaining, hilarious dinner conversations that I will never forget. You both are such genuine wonderful people and it is an honor to know you both. I wish the world was full of more people like you two. I know he is in a better place and I will be praying for you as you go through this difficult time.