ECKERLE, JOHN FREDERICK, JR., 89, passed
away Friday, April 2, 2010 at his home.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and
the Korean War and was a Defense Mapping
Agent for the U.S. Government. John was a
Master Mason at Robinson Lodge No. 266 for
over 60 years, a member of Southeastern
Shrine Clown Assoc., a member of the
Scottish Rite for over 50 years, a council
member for City of Windy Hills, a member of
St. Matthews United Methodist Church and he
attended Clifton Christian Church.
John is preceded in death by his loving wife
of 56 years, the former Doris Whittaker.
His survivors include his daughter, Patricia
West (Denis); granddaughter, Dana West;
grandson, Mark West (Melanie); and one
great-granddaughter, Isabella.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Highlands
Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville
Rd, with burial to follow in Cave Hill
Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave. Visitation will be
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral
home.
Published in The Courier-Journal on April 4,
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