James Bockskopf

• James Jay Bockskopf, of Inverness, passed away suddenly at Citrus Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was 64. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO to Joseph and Donna (Wheeler) Bockskopf, and as soon as he graduated from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and decided to make it a career move. He was vastly educated thru the military and became an engineer. Even when he retired after almost 25 years of service, he was hired on a civilian contractor to work on submarines. Jim loved working on his motorcycle, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. Jim’s brother Joseph Bockskopf, Jr. preceded him in death in 2017. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents Joseph and Donna Bockskopf of Inverness; his daughter Adrienne Huff of Elk Grove, CA; his son Jimmy Husman of Chandler Arizona; his brother Daniel Bockskopf of St. Louis, MO; his sisters Denise Capkovic from High Ridge MO and Joyce Bridgmon, of Imperial MO; and three grand children Ariana, Alexia and Sophia. Jim has extended family that will also miss his presence deeply. He will be laid to rest in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. The family will hold a celebration of life with full military honors at a later date. Cremation arrangements with Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory