Lloyd E. Stocker

Lloyd E. Stocker, Croswell, MI Lloyd Stocker passed away August 15, 2022. He was born February 16, 1932, in Flint, MI to Guy and Sylvia (McCarron) Stocker. In the mid-1940s the family followed Guy’s dream to “farm” and eventually relocated to Todd Road in Croswell, MI. Lloyd graduated from Croswell High School in 1950. He volunteered for service in the U.S. Navy along with his lifelong friends, Arnold Kettlewell and Leon Erbe in 1951. He served on the U.S.S. Gilbert Islands/Jeep Carrier and U.S.S. Coral Sea/Aircraft Carrier. Lloyd and Mary Lou Kerrigan were married June 18, 1955 and made Croswell their home for the next 67 years. Lloyd’s first job upon discharge from the service was with Guy Stocker Hay & Straw. He moved on to Gielow Pickles/Aunt Jane’s Pickles in 1958 as an interstate semi-truck delivery driver and remained until his first retirement in 1994. He served as Driver’s Union Steward for many years and received numerous safe driving awards for millions of miles of service. The moment he retired from the road, his dear friend, Jane Kettlewell, connected him with R & R Guide Service in Anchorage, Alaska, where he worked 13 seasons as a Camp Jack and Camp Cook, which he absolutely loved. He was a member of the Croswell American Legion Post 255 since 1955 and was a natural at bugling Taps (with a recording). In his retirement, he was the unofficial steward of Flower Street and was blessed for 64 years with a great neighbor family (past and present). Lloyd and Mary Lou were wonderful parents to three daughters, Beth Baldock, Julie Stocker and Joanie (Craig) Burch. He was predeceased by son-in-law Robert Baldock. Grandpa Lloyd is the much-loved grandfather of Kareen Adams (Travis); Rob Adams (Kelly); Janelle Adams (Courtney); Jarod Adams (Carla); Lloyd Baldock (Tiffany); Lance Baldock & Krista Vultaggio (Sam); step-grandfather to Rob, Amy & Steven. He was adored by his great-grandchildren: Jared; Robert L; Haleigh; Robert F; Kaden; Elliyanna; Adrian; Blaine; Keira; Kenyon; Logan; Corbin; Areena; Brinley; Olivia; Chloe; Dolores and great-great grandson Robert and a great-great granddaughter expected in December. Lloyd was predeceased by his brother, David Stocker, oh my, what a brother duo they were! He was also predeceased by a special foster sister, Gladys McConelee (Drex). He is survived by his dearest baby sister, Helen Dombruski (John), as well as sister-in-law, Marjorie Stocker. He is survived by his Kerrigan family: Martha Pearson; Bill Kerrigan; John and Betsy Kerrigan; Jane Melching; Mike and Pat Kerrigan; Jim Kerrigan, as well as former sister-in-law, Ann (Levitte) Wilson. He was predeceased by in-laws, Ed and Kate Meneghin; Ann Alee Kerrigan; Bill Pearson; Chuck Melching and Helen Kerrigan. Also survived by many loved nieces and nephews; close pals; truck driving buddies; his Alaskan family and many folks across the country who weren’t strangers for long! Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 255, 97 Harrington Rd., Croswell, MI 48422 or United Hospice Service, P. O. Box 307, Marlette, MI 48453. His final arrangement wishes were for “not a damn thing”, however, he can’t actually object now, so Military Honors will be held promptly at 5 p.m. followed by “Last Call for Lloyd” till 7 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Croswell American Legion.

Lloyd E. Stocker

February 16, 1932 - August 15, 2022