William "Bill" Leo Ochs Sr.

January 4, 2020

William “Bill” Leo Ochs, Sr passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Abbey Hospice at the age of 88. Bill was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Mr. And Mrs. George Ochs. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He often told stories of serving on an aircraft carrier during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed working outside and always had many projects. Bill loved animals and took in strays his entire life. In fact, his last pet, a small lap dog was adopted when a neighbor moved away and left the dog. Bill also enjoyed assembling puzzles and playing games. He and his son had an ongoing chess game for several years. Evenings were often spent playing cards, Monopoly, Chinese Checkers, dominoes and other table games. Preceded in death by his wife Hester Eileen Ochs, parents, son Charles Robin Ochs, 7 brothers, and 1 sister. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie (Ochs) Shackelford of Covington, son and daughter-in-law Willie and Brenda Ochs of Newborn, sister Mary Chaney of Jacksonville, FL, grandchildren Shannon Ochs, Wayne Shackelford, Margaret Shackelford, and Nathaniel Shackelford. Bill will be cremated. His final resting place and a memorial service will be planned at a later date.