Socrates J. Space Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Socrates J. Space (Dover, Ohio), who passed away at the age of 90, on April 26, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Gina; his brothers, Jim, George and Pete Space; his siblings-in-law, Bessie, Mary Ann Space and Bill Smith; and his nephews, Jimmy Space, Phil Johnson and Bob Hollister (Sandy Space).

He is survived by: his children, Stephanie Space (Tom Johnson) and Congressman Zack Space; his close friend Erin Noviski; his grandchildren, Gina (Tyler Tompkins), Nick Space, Socrates, Alex (Kadi) and Leo Incarnato; his great grandchildren, Violet Incarnato and Stella Tompkins; his nieces and nephews, Denise Hollister, Zack Space (Jean), Athena Hooker (Ron), Pat Johnson, Chris Smith (Bobbi) and Tony Smith (Nancy); his daughter-in-law Judge Mary Space; his former wife Vicki Space; his stepchildren, Wendy Busby, Terri Smith (Eric) and Shannon Croley; and his stepgrandchildren, Travis Smith (Erika), Sam Smith, Casey Emery (Joseph), Ben, Bryan Croley and Holton Smith.

Social distancing and mask wearing will be strictly observed.

The family asks those who wish to send flowers to instead consider a donation to the charity of their choosing, or to any of these worthy causes in Soc's name: The Appalachian Children Coalition (5 Depot St., Athens, OH 45701), the Alzheimer's Association (225 N Michigan Ave. Fl 17, Chicago IL 60601), or the Central Ohio JDRF (100 W Old Wilson Rd #118, Worthington, OH).