January 18, 2023
Thanks to Ted Cooley for passing this along…
Hello All,
Sorry everyone, I just received the official obituary for Rocky. The website is https://www.nassaufh.com/
Charles E. "Rocky" Mistler
May 21, 1947 - January 15, 2023
Mistler – Charles E. “Rocky” Mistler, Jr. left his earthly home and stepped into his heavenly home on Sunday evening, January 15, 2023, surrounded by love and laughter with his family by his side.
Rocky was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Charles E.” Bud” Mistler, Sr. and Naomi Barker Mistler and was the only boy with four sisters. He was raised in Dinsmore and graduated from Paxon High School. Rocky joined the Army where he served our country in Vietnam. He was also in the Army National Guard, and a Green Beret in the United States Special Forces.
Rocky moved his family to Callahan, Florida where he and his wife Bonnie raised their three daughters. Rocky served the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office for many years. Although he was not perfect, he was a big man with a big heart and positively impacted most everyone he knew. Rocky was a good friend to many people and never met a stranger.
Later in life, Rocky obtained a bachelor’s degree in bible studies. He loved the Lord and wanted to talk to anybody and everybody about Jesus.
Rocky was a father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be greatly missed. We know we will see him again one day.
Rocky was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Mistler, Sr.; mother, Naomi Barker Mistler; sisters; Patsy Wilson, Fayette Layton, Jackie Waters.
Rocky leaves behind the mother of his children, Bonnie Mistler; sister, Melody Whitley; daughters, Shelly (Mike) Harrison, Wendy (Andy) Thompson, Angie (Shawn) Copher; grandchildren, Cortney (Clayton) Burns, Alex (Danielle) Thompson, Christian (Kayla) Copher, Logan Harrison, Tori (Jay Paul) Stewart, Trenton (Brean) Thompson, Angelica Copher, Gunner (Virginia) Harrison, Alli (Neil) Kuypers, Elli Copher, Topher Harrison, Madison Harrison; great grandchildren, Carson, Cambri and Cohen Copher, Colton Stewart, Azalea Null, Lorelei Kuypers; many nieces and nephews; beloved family friends, Judith Ann Belz; Michael Antonini; Dusty Bechem.
The tribute above was prepared by Rocky’s loving family.
A Celebration of Rocky’s Life will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Callahan First Baptist Church with Dr. Lynn Hyatt officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 23, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.
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