William J. Gokey Sr. Manistee, Michigan Obituary

William J. Gokey Sr.

<p>William “Bill” J. Gokey Sr., age 80 of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at home. Bill was born on May 12, 1936 to the late Harvey and Leona (Janoviak) Gokey.</p><p><br></p><p>Bill married B. Lawain Hislop on July 2, 1955, she preceded him in death on November 17, 1996.</p><p><br></p><p>Bill was employed as a licensed professional carpenter for Carpenters Local 100 out of Muskegon. He also worked as a deckhand for C&amp;O Carferries.</p><p><br></p><p>He was a previous member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Victory Township and St. Simon Catholic Church of Ludington. Bill enjoyed watching Nascar races, listening to “old time” country music, playing pool, poker, visiting casinos and spending time with family and friends.</p><p><br></p><p>Bill is survived by his significant other; Fern Plant of Elberta, son; William “Bill” (Mary) Gokey Jr. of Ludington, daughter; Carol (Steve) Czuk of Stevensville, Susan (Steve) Bails of Sterling Heights and Luann (Jeremy) Dixon of Dryden, grandchildren; William “Bill” M. (Adrienne) Gokey, Jason (Gena Layne) Gokey, Eric (Crystal) Gokey, Brandon (Harmony) Gokey, Joshua Bails, Elizabeth (Justin) Clark, Andrew (Lindsey) Czuk, Adam Czuk, Hunter Dancey and Makenna Dancey, as well as 13 great-grandchildren.</p><p><br></p><p>He is preceded in death by his daughter; Lehann Gokey, sister; Barbara (Ernie) Carrier and brother; Larry (Neva) Gokey.</p><p><br></p><p>A memorial service for Bill will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 11:00AM at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington.</p><p>The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00AM until time of service. Then the family invites you to join them for a luncheon at Oak Grove. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington.</p><p><br></p><p>Memorial contributions can be directed to Longfellow Towers of Ludington.</p><p><br></p><p>Please feel free to share a photo or memory with Bill’s family on his personal page at www.oakgrovefh.com. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home &amp; Cremation Center of Ludington.</p><p><br></p>
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William “Bill” J. Gokey Sr., age 80 of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at home. Bill was born on May 12, 1936 to the late Harvey and Leona (Janoviak) Gokey.


Bill married B. Lawain Hislop on July 2, 1955, she preceded him in death on November 17, 1996.


Bill was employed as a licensed professional carpenter for Carpenters Local 100 out of Muskegon. He also worked as a deckhand for C&O Carferries.


He was a previous member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Victory Township and St. Simon Catholic Church of Ludington. Bill enjoyed watching Nascar races, listening to “old time” country music, playing pool, poker, visiting casinos and spending time with family and friends.


Bill is survived by his significant other; Fern Plant of Elberta, son; William “Bill” (Mary) Gokey Jr. of Ludington, daughter; Carol (Steve) Czuk of Stevensville, Susan (Steve) Bails of Sterling Heights and Luann (Jeremy) Dixon of Dryden, grandchildren; William “Bill” M. (Adrienne) Gokey, Jason (Gena Layne) Gokey, Eric (Crystal) Gokey, Brandon (Harmony) Gokey, Joshua Bails, Elizabeth (Justin) Clark, Andrew (Lindsey) Czuk, Adam Czuk, Hunter Dancey and Makenna Dancey, as well as 13 great-grandchildren.


He is preceded in death by his daughter; Lehann Gokey, sister; Barbara (Ernie) Carrier and brother; Larry (Neva) Gokey.


A memorial service for Bill will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 11:00AM at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00AM until time of service. Then the family invites you to join them for a luncheon at Oak Grove. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington.


Memorial contributions can be directed to Longfellow Towers of Ludington.


Please feel free to share a photo or memory with Bill’s family on his personal page at www.oakgrovefh.com. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington.


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Jul
25
Visitation
Monday, July 25 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Oak Grove Funeral Home - Ludington
3060 West U.S. Highway 10
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
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25
Service
Monday, July 25 2016
11:00 AM
Oak Grove Funeral Home - Ludington
3060 West U.S. Highway 10
LUDINGTON, MI 49431
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Lakeview Cemetery-Ludington
906 North Lakeshore Drive
Ludignton, MI 49431
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