Roger E. Bocox
November 02, 2014
Roger Bocox, 63 passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Mercy Hospice-Johnston. Roger was born on July 10, 1951 in Waukegan, Illinois to Paul and Ruth (Gilibert) Bocox.
Roger spent most of his career as an engineer at RYCO Manufacturing, his passion however was flying and airplanes. He belonged to the EAA, the Experiential Aviation Association. Roger also enjoyed fishing, especially up north.
Roger met the love of his life, Donna in high school, and although they were high school sweet hearts they went down separate life paths until fate brought them together again and they were married on March 16, 2001.
Roger is survived by his loving wife Donna; sons, Joseph M. (Nikki) Bocox and Paul E. (Chris) Bocox; 3 grandchildren, Rochelle, Joey Jr. and Olivia; and brothers, Glen, William, and Robert.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 5:05 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, please be mindful that the family would like memorial contributions to go to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Roger.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Peter James
11/03/2014
I don't have the words to tell you how much you meant to me. Your friendship over the past 10+ years can't be measured. All of the time, whether fishing, flying, traveling, or simply working side by side on airplanes - without saying a word - just can't be expressed. My life will forever change with you as my "partner in crime." I am sorry you will never get to see "our" plane fly. Afterall, you did as much work as I did. You will be with me each time the prop turns over and the wheels leave the ground. I miss you my friend. I miss you more than you will evey know. You were loved by so many...and touched so many lives, but I was the lucky one.... the one who got to spend the most itme with you. For that, I will be forever thankful. God speed my friend.
Brian Carlyle
11/03/2014
I worked with Roger at Ryko from 1995-2007. Roger had such a passion for airplanes. Talked to him many times about flying. You could see his eyes light up whenever he got to discuss it. He will be missed but never forgotten.