All, Eastern Kentucky has lost one it's beloved family historians in William "Bill" Vockery of Richmond. He and his wife, Kathy, are probably best known for the two (2) volume Madison County Cemetery books, among many others that they researched and published. These books were invaluable to many family researchers. Bill died yesterday of cancer (Fri., 17 Sep 04). May God rest his soul. You may see a picture of Bill with my father, Wm. H. Park II and myself, Wm. D. Park, during our visit to the Vockery Home on Wed., 9 June 1999 and the following tribute at my page in the "photo section" using the following link: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/r/William-D-Park/ God Bless you, Bill. You’re tireless efforts in researching and publishing family history, including vital statistics on many family lines in Madison County, Kentucky, in particular, have enriched the lives of countless descendants who are now more complete—having been rooted by their discoveries of ancestors who have gone before them. We remember and pay tribute to you today and we want to say that we love you and your family. You are apart of all of us who claim to be Eastern Kentuckians—either by blood, spirit, or both. WILLIAM L. VOCKERY “A Wonderful Christian and Kentuckian” He Embraced His Family, Friends and Our Ancestors In His Love RICHMOND - William L. Vockery, died Fri., Sept. 17, 2004 from cancer. Bill was born in Partridge, KY, the son of the late William and Lola Faye (Jenkins) Vockery. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Jo Mills, of Pineville. A 1953 graduate of Alamo Heights HS, in San Antonio, TX, Bill took a Regular Army Commission when graduating from EKU in 1957. Having served 27 years in the US Army, of which 2 and one half years were in Vietnam, Bill retired from service in 1980 as a Colonel, pursued his teaching certification, and began his second career teaching in the Richmond City Schools for 8 years. He served as counselor at Garrard Middle School for three years before retiring a 2nd time. Bill also taught at EKU's Dept. of Curriculum for a number of years. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Richmond, as well as the Habitat for Humanity board of directors. He is survived by Kathy, his loving wife of 46 years, and three children; Brenda Jones, Brentwood, MD, William of St. Joseph, MO, and Mark, of Ashland, KY. There are nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-9 pm Sat. Sept. 19, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home. Services will be 3 pm Sun. at the First United Methodist Church, Richmond, with Rev. Gene Strange, Rev. George Strunk, and Rev. Tom Harding officiating. Committal service and burial will be 11 am Mon. at the Lancaster Cemetery by Rev. Gene Strange. Pallbearers are Bob Bachmann, Guy Patrick, Amos Stone, Phil Sharp, Larry Disney, Bill Grise, Kelly Upchurch, Jerry Young and Dave Woolverton. Members of the AGAPE Sunday school class will serve as honorary bearers. Contributions are suggested to the Habitat for Humanity (Madison or Garrard County), American Cancer Society, or the Sharing Ministry at the First United Methodist Church. Guestbook at Legacy.com With Respect & Admiration, Doug Park Hurricane, WV