John Neal Stocker

April 20, 1965 - October 31, 2017

John Neal Stocker, 52, of Massillon, formerly of Newcomerstown, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at home. He was born April 20, 1965 in Coshocton to the late Jon Neil Stocker and Patricia (Shivers) Loader of Newcomerstown and her husband Larry Loader who was John's father. He was a 1983 Newcomerstown High School graduate. He was a Rights Advocate for the State of Ohio. He was a member of Elks Lodge #1555 of Newcomerstown. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan especially for the Browns and Indians, and also for the Massillon Tigers. He loved Ohio State and attending concerts. On October 15, 2009, he married Patty Jo (Strobelt) Stocker who passed away on March 31, 2014. On October 22, 2016 he got his happily ever after when he married Carla A. Gonzales who survives. He is also survived by his four children, Deidre Stocker of N. Canton, Jake Stocker of Cincinnati, Mitchel Stocker and Kyle Stocker both of Caldwell; five step-children, Dan and Nate Monea, Alexander, Emily, and Nicholas Thurby; one grandchild, Charleston Stocker; three sisters, Tammy (Kevin) Hannahs, Trisha Wharff, and Jennifer (Jeff) McGough all of Newcomerstown; several nieces and nephews; his best friend, Ben Wright; his mother-in-law Margaret Gonzales and her late husband Joseph James Gonzales. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 7 PM at Addy Funeral Home with Pastor Al Dangelo officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. John's gift to everyone was his continuous smile and his ornery sense of humor. Every person he met was affected by his enthusiasm and zest for life. Even in his toughest times, he continued to brighten the world with his gift of laughter. Memorial contributions may be made to Massillon Tigers Athletic Dept, 1 Paul E Brown Dr SE, Massillon, OH 44646.