I had no plans at all! From the first call to Dale Groce, letting him know of Jerry's passing, he was at Carepartners Solace in 20 mins. He was greeting everyone, and his compassionate nature was overflowing!! He said they would be there, no rush to plan, just to let him know when we were ready. That made the whole process for us to plan just open up. We met, planned as Dale's professionalism was evident from the start. He listened as we talked, taking notes, and asked us to tell him about Jerry. Dale Groce and his staff were Amazing!! They helped us turn a very sad situation into a wonderful celebration of Life. We are forever grateful for Groce Funeral Home. 10 isn't high enough!
LEO WAS A GREAT FRIEND & NEIGHBOR (I MET PHYLLIS ONLY A COUPLE OF TIMES.) WE SHARED MANY YEARS OF COMPANIONSHIP. WE HAD MANY "PORCH BREAKS", ESPECIALLY WITH FELLOW NEIGHBORS LOIS, MILDRED AND PAUL. SHARING A VARIETY OF MIXED BEVERAGES INCLUDING "WHITE LIGHTENING" A COUPLE OF TIMES. QUITE OFTEN WE BROKE BREAD TOGETHER AT A HOST OF RESTAURANTS WITH FAVORITES BEING CHINESE & MEXICAN WE TALKED & LAUGHED OVER MANY, MANY SUBJECTS. (LEO WAS A VERY SMART PERSON.) TO HIS KINFOLKS.....I ENJOYED SHARING IN THE LIFE OF LEO COKER AND WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM AND REMEMBER HIM WITH FONDNESS. TO LEO....SEE YOU IN HEAVEN AND THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND. (JULIAN MARBUT)