Jack Fockler Sr.

Jack Edwin Davis Fockler, Sr., 87, of Colonial Heights, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born May 22, 1926 to the late Francis O. and Hazel Mae King Fockler. Mr. Fockler retired as a Major from the United States Army after many years of service. He was a WWII veteran serving as an Infantryman in C. Company 53rd Armored Battalion, Combat Command R., 4th Armored Division and was a Korean Conflict veteran. Mr. Fockler was a Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star recipient. He was a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284, an avid train collector and wood worker. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis A. Fockler; children, Lari S. Woyansky and husband John, Jack E. Fockler Jr., and wife Cheryl, Molly L. Wolcott and husband Fred G.; grandchildren, John E. Woyansky, Andrew M. Woyansky, Matthew T. Woyansky, A. Blake Fockler, Austin L. Fockler, Holden D. Fockler, Adam G. Wolcott, Tyler D. Wolcott, Danielle M. Wolcott, Emily Wolcott; great-grandchildren, Jonah E. Woyansky, Cassidy M. Woyansky, Ethan M. Woyansky, Cole M. Woyansky, Carly M. Fockler and Corbin B. Fockler. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Southlawn Memorial Park Prince George, Virginia with the Chaplain William Gibson officiating. An American Legion service will be held Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard with visitation to follow till 8:30 p.m. Flowers are welcomed or contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 284 Scholarship Fund 505 Springdale Avenue Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.