Clifford G. Cockie, 91, of Fostoria, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Friday April 26, 2019, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.
He was born on October 28, 1927, in Toronto, Canada to the late John H. and Nellie (Rawlins) Cochie. He married Bernice V. Smith on February 25, 1957, in Tiffin and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2008.
Surviving is his son, John H. (Paula) Cockie, Fostoria, and 2 grandchildren, Andrew Cockie, Woodridge, Illinois and Sarah Cockie, West Lafayette, Indiana. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Cochie and Robert Cochie and 2 sisters, Evelyn Hahn and Beryl Cline.
Clifford retired from purchasing and inventory at the former Buckeye Auto Parts in Fostoria after 50 years of service. He was a United States Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Area. Clifford was a life member of the Fostoria American Legion Post 73 and the Mad River and NKP Railroad Society of Bellevue. He was also a member the United Commercial Travelers #359, the Fostoria Historical Society, Calumet Lodge #612, Toledo and was a Charter Advisor for the Sons of American Legion Sqd #73.
Visitation will take place on Monday April 29, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at MANN-HARE-HOENING FUNERAL HOME, 407 N. Countyline Street, Fostoria. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home followed by military honors by the Fostoria United Veterans. Burial will be private at Knollcrest Cemetery, Arcadia.
Memorials are suggested to the Fostoria Historical Society.
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