Bob Stockman

Canton – Bob E. Stockman, 80, of Canton died at 10:55 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015, at Renaissance Care Center in Canton.
He was born November 20, 1935, in Liverpool to Orval C. and Grace P. (Perry) Stockman.
He is survived by two children, Scott (Jennifer) Stockman and Shelly D. Hogon, both of Canton; his longtime companion, Mickey Kirkpatrick; three grandchildren, Matthew Stockman, Scout Hogon, and Jessica Ossler; one great-grandchild, Easton Ossler; two nieces, Lorri (Mark) Pierson and Sandi (Du) Schneider; and one nephew, Steve Fleming.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, and two nieces.
Bob served his country in the United States Navy.  He was a coal miner for Consolidation Coal Company, retiring in 1990.  He was a member of UMWA Local #7110, Canton VFW Post #16, and Canton American Legion Post #24.  He was also a past member of the Canton Moose Lodge and Canton Eagles.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held two hours prior to services.  Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home following the service.  Cremation rites will follow, with burial of ashes at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to Graham Hospital Hospice.
To view Bob’s tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com