Jasper News Obituaries – May 1, 2014

Published 9:58 am Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Henry Lucius Lee “Nip”

Henry Lucius Lee “Nip”, age 96, of Jasper, Fla. passed away at his home in Jasper on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 following an extended illness.

Henry was born on July 4, 1917 in Clinch County, GA to the late Lucius and Nancy Richardson Lee. 

He was a former resident of Homerville and Lakeland, GA before moving to Jasper.  In 1946 he married the love of his life, Marjorie Griner. “Nip” as he was lovingly referred to by all who knew him, worked tirelessly for 56 years at the local Chevrolet Dealership, retiring only recently due to failing health. He broke in many new employees and a couple of owners over the many years he was employed there. Nip sold and resold cars to people all over North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. He became a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jasper on Sept. 28, 1947. Henry Lee was a man of integrity and could be counted on when called upon. He was also a member of the Methodist Men’s Club and the Jasper Lions Club. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Marjorie Griner Lee of Jasper, Fla.; two sons, Charles Henry Lee and his wife Barbara of Maggie Valley, NC and Christopher Thomas Lee of Jasper; four grandchildren, Stephanie Lee, Joshua Lee, Elbert Carter, Jr. and Richie Carter; three great grandchildren, Allen Lee, Zachary Lee and Spencer Carter. 

Funeral services were held Friday, April 25, 2014 at Jasper First United Methodist Church in Jasper, Fla. with the Rev. Dale Ames officiating.

Interment followed at Arabia Cemetery near Homerville, GA. 

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Frederick L. DeRocco

Frederick L. DeRocco, age 72, of Jasper, Fla. passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, Fla. Mr. DeRocco was born in Ilion, New York on March 29, 1942 to the late Alfonso and Gertrude Potter DeRocco. 

He was a machinist and mechanic. As a young man he served his country in the United States Army. In 1989 he moved his family to Jasper, Fla. from Immokalee, Fla.

He worked with wood and could build anything. He shared this talent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In sharing amongst family members it was said that even though he was a double amputee Grandpa stood 10 feet tall. He made a lot of choices in his life but the greatest choice he made was accepting the Lord Jesus as his Savior. Mr. DeRocco loved his family and loved spending time with them. He will be missed. 

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Daisy DeRocco; three sons, Laddie DeRocco (Robin), Adam DeRocco (Susan) and Frederick DeRocco, Jr. (Bethany); four daughters, Ranie DeRocco, Sheila Young (Brian), Kathy Carlisle and Laurie Padgett; one brother, Sammy and two sisters, Mary Ann and Carol; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He had 3 great grandchildren “on the way”. 

Per his wishes, Mr. DeRocco was cremated.

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.