Larry Gockley Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Larry Gockley of Sidney, Ohio, who passed away on May 25, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Larry Gockley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Gockley and Shirley Gockley (Dunbar); and his parents-in-law, Walter and Norma Strayer. He is survived by: his wife Janice Gockley (Strayer); his children, Chris Gockley (Tracey) of Sidney and Michelle Dorsey (TJ) of Batavia; his grandchildren, Connor of Sidney, Piper Gockley of Sidney, Brice Davis-Landrum of Sidney, Cooper and Nora Dorsey of Batavia; his brothers, Jim Gockley (Theresa Sanger) of Colorado and Dave Gockley (Cindy) of Colorado; and his siblings-in-law, Alan Strayer (Kristi) of Arcanum, Mary Pence of Houston, Carol Cron (Bruce) of Fletcher and Cheryl Carr of Troy. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.