James Ocque left his earthly home in Winter Park, Florida, on Sept. 3, 2023. He was born on August 1, 1937, in Marion, New York. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Nancy Deaton Ocque. Family members include Richard Ocque, William and Margo Deaton, Mary and Bryan Baudler, along with several great nieces and nephews. Jim received an Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor degree in Business Management from Johns Hopkins University. He was a commissioned Lay Pastor serving in the Central Florida Presbytery and was a member of the Winter Park Presbyterian Church. He served our country in the U.S. Army, is a past Chair of the Seminole County Republican Party and a past Toastmasters District 47 Governor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westminster Winter Park Foundation for the Veteran's Memorial Fund.