James Leon Louks, 83 years old of Ocala, Florida, born in Tipton, Indiana, passed away September 5, 2007, surrounded by his family. James was a veteran of WWII in the Navy Air Force flying with the Liberators, in the Azores. He was an aviation machinist's mate, 1st class. James was an avid golfer, loved boating and the ocean. He will be sorely missed by all those who loved him. He is survived by his loved ones, Delores Thompkins, Daughters: Sherry Brown, of Inverness, Sheila Reed, of Ft McCoy, Connie Bowers, of Ocklawaha, and a son Kirk Shockley, of Orlando. There are eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Surviving James is a sister, Sandra Denny, of Orlando, and a brother Bill Williams of Georgia
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