John Sokel

John Philip Sokel, 76, a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Southampton, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley Thomas Sokel and the late C. Mildred Capazzola. John was a retired building contractor and heavy machine operator.

He is survived by his loving companion, Irene Marshall Collins of Exmore; two daughters, Jodie Sokel and her companion, Robert Bundick, of Exmore, and Jamie Sokel Moore and her husband, Billy, of Belle Haven, VA; twelve grandchildren, Jordan Sokel, Robert Bundick, Jr., Hannah Moore, Mariah Moore, Chandler Hart, Grayson Blevins, Allison Shockley, Haylee Blevins, Charlotte Collins, Quinn Blevins, Max Collins, and Riley Theodoris; two great grandchildren, Brantley Bundick and Liam Bundick; and a great grandson due in June.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Doughty Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Cobb officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Haven Cemetery. Family will join friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7 til 8:30 PM. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wildlife ER, Post Office Box 145, Jamesville, Virginia 23398.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.