John Paul Rockey
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Truth and Tidings 2015 June
Obituary
"John Rockey of Cedar Falls, IA, on April 18, from the Western Home – Martin Center in Cedar Falls. For many years in fellowship in Matoaca, VA, and Bryn Mawr, PA, he spent the last years of his life in Iowa to be near one of his daughters. He trusted Christ on June 22, 1941 in Newport News, VA while reading Romans 10:9. Like the good man Barnabas, John always tried to encourage others in their efforts for the Lord. He himself constantly witnessed to others about his Savior.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Vivian and son Stephen, he is survived by his three remaining children, Lois, Susan (Tom) Stickfort, and Philip (Joanne), and daughter-in-law Patti (Paul) Tornaquindici. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one sister, Elizabeth. The funeral service in Iowa was taken by Tom Stickfort and Russ Nesbitt. The service in PA was taken by Mike Wenke, Paul Barnhardt, Tom Stickfort, and Gene Higgins. At the graveside, believers were reminded of the day of reunion that lies ahead as they sang, “How bright that blessed hope, Jesus will come!”
Family
John Rockey was born in 1926 in Norfolk, Virginia
John Paul Rockey 1965-1973 (b. 1926 Norfolk, VA - d. 2015 Cedar Falls, IA); Seaboard Airline RR, Conrail, & Amtrak; also real estate agent and built homes; 1973-2005 @ Bryn Mawr Gospel Hall in PA then 2005-20015 @ Cedar Falls Gospel Hall, IA. Vivian Lynds Rockey 1965-1973 (b. 1928 Lynn, MA - d. 2012 Cedar Falls, IA); 2005-2012 at Cedar Falls Gospel Hall. Stephen Dale Rockey 1965-1973 (b. 1958 Richmond, VA - d. 1991) Conestoga High School Lois Rockey 1965-1973 - later West Chester, PA Susan Rockey Stickfort 1965-1973 - later Cedar Falls, IA; m. Tom Stickfort; Philip Rockey 1965-1973 - later Hartford & Windsor Locks, CT; m. Joanne;
