Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer
John Michael Okroj
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of John Michael Okjoj, aged 71 years, a retired Police Officer. John died on Sunday 27 September 2020. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
There are restrictions on numbers attending the funeral
John joined the Combined Force in 1971 and served at Central, Oxclose Lane and Hucknall. He retired in 2001 His collar number was Pc 883.
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NottsNarpo 
Hi i worked with john over the years and my overriding memory was a smile that never left his face. A pleasure to know.
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RIP John.
We worked together in the early 90s and he taught me so much as a newly appointed Crime Prevention Officer.
Shocked upon hearing of his passing.
Bye bye my friend.
Andy Selby
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Lovely man. I joined in 1971 and recall being on the same local procedures course as John, at Epperstone.
I had no transport at the time and he offered me a lift on the back of his motorcycle, in winter, in the snow. Must have been a site for sore eyes. I was very grateful though at the time. He never changed over the years I knew him. He will be missed. RIP John.
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Worked with John at Oxclose Lane in the 90’s, a nice man and a Notts supporter to boot. Often saw him at Meadow Lane and always welcomed at nice natter about Notts.
RIP John
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Knew John when we were cadets and our paths crossed over the years. A gentleman and good Police office. Rest in peace
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Worked with John at Hucknall and OLPS. A real nice guy and one of the good guys gone too young. RIP John. Condolences to his family.
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Our paths crossed many times during our service. Always a smile on his face. RIP
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Worked with John at Central Division in the early 70s. A real nice guy with a great sense of humour. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP John.
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Always a smile..a good man in every respect who liked a beer (or two) brings back lovely memories of life at Oxclose Lane.. God Bless big fella. Bob Lake
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I never worked with John but knew from the time I joined the cadets until I retired. Every time our paths crossed he was always the same – steady, friendly and a dry sense of humour. A sad loss. Condolences to John’s family.
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A great guy, worked with John at OLPS and remember him being a Notts supporter. Also remember helping him with the odd Evening Post crossword!
Condolences to John’s family.
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Rest In Peace John. A good friend and a good copper.
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One of the nicest cops I have met. Really enjoyed his company although I never worked on his shift
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Such a Sad Loss of One of The Family.
It was a Great Pleasure and Honour to have met and worked with YOU.
Your Smile, Temprament and Friendship will always be Remembered.
Sleep Well
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Worked with John at Hucknall in the early 80’s . Well liked by all his colleagues and a good tutor to many . Sincere condolences to all his family .
Ray Gregory .
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I’ll remember John as a great stalwart of all the good the committee at Oxclose Lane bar did for the community, in the days when we could, the bingo, OAP parties and the like. I’ll never forget the time he turned up strutting around in a newly purchased checked jacket. I went home and got 4 of my dad’s very similar jackets. At 10pm, once our shift had finished, Tony Webster, myself and two others walked into the bar wearing the jackets. His face was a picture and his response rather colourful ! A great bloke who will be sadly missed. My condolences to the family. Dave Black.
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A really pleasant man to work with. I am saddened by his loss. He will be greatly missed. YOU PIES!!
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A very sad loss. Worked with john on Central in 70’s. Always a smile and friendly greeting whenever we met. A really good policeman.Had a way with people the good and the bad. The world was a better place with him in it. RIP mate. Our thoughts are with his family. Good memories – John S (300)
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Very sad to hear of John’s passing. I worked with him at Oxclose Lane & he was always hard working & cheerful. It’s sad he won’t be around to enjoy a much longer and well deserved retirement. My sincere condolences to his family.
Nick Hubbard
Ex Pc 512
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RIP John. Sad to hear of your passing.
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Sad loss worked with John as young sprogs on Central Division then paths crossed many times over the years. Stalwart at Oxclose Lane Social Club. Condolences to family and friends.
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Yes can remember you both.
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So sad to hear of John’s passing. Worked with John on Community Affairs in the early 90s as crime prevention officers. He taught me a lot and was an expert in that field. My condolences to the family at this sad time.
Andy Selby ex1949
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A sad loss of a well respected colleague and ardent supporter of Police Social Clubs,alas now also gone. Worked with John early 70s at Central and endorse other comments of his attitude and lekeable nature to others . RIP John ..gone too early
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I was with john at OLPS in the same office for a while. He was a little older than me but was always helpful and cheerful. I recall he used to recount tales of a ‘dance’ group he was in with 4 other cops……..name fails me now, not the Chippendales but similar. Lovely person and a loss to his family and others that knew him.
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Sad loss, too early, condolences to your family John. We worked together on the “new” burglary team for quite some time, not sure now how many we cleared up but at least everyone got the best service and we had fun doing it. Still use your recipe for Christmas Turkey stuffing mate, lovely.
RIP John, great times both on and off duty.
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Hi Gary
Sounds strange but how about sharing John’s Recipe for this Christmas as a lovely way to Remember him in this Dark Time.
He was a Great Friend as Ama Cadet and although miles away now will be really missed.
Phil Pendleton
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An absolute honour and privilege to have been your Sgt in the early 90’s John. Always enjoyed working with you – many laughs and fond memories. Gone too soon. My sincere condolences to Carol and all your family. RIP old mate
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John tutored me at Hucknall in the mid 80’s. A great guy. Respected and loved by colleagues and members of the public alike. Cheers Big John
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So sad to hear of the passing of John. We were crime prevention officers with Community Affairs dept in the early 90s. He taught me so much in my newly appointed post and was a pleasure to work with. Condolences to John’s family at this sad time.
Andy Selby ex Pc 1949
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John showed me round when I went to Central from Pannal in 1974. Totally dependable and unflappable. A sad loss. My condolences to the family.
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This is one funeral that myself and the wife , June would have been proud to attend and give our condolences in person . Really nice bloke , a steady hand on the wheel at all times. We cannot forget the performances of the ‘Sneintondales ‘ laugh a minute . They must have raised thousands of pounds for the ‘Wish upon a star’ charity’ and send no end of kids and their families on the holiday of a lifetime , which for many was the case.
He will be sadly missed and a very difficult act to follow . Memories will live for ever.
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I was with John at Pannal Ash, we did most of our probationary training together, then shared times at Central/Canning ,always the same, a good solid, trusted officer.
He has lived respected and passed regretted by many. Condolences to all his family. RIP oldmate.. ::((
Ian Wilson.
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So sad to hear of John’s passing. We worked together in the early 90s as Crime Prevention Officers with Community Affairs Dept and he taught me so much.
Condolences to John’s family at this sad time.
Andy Selby ex Pc 1949
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Worked with John on Central in the 70’s. Always greeted you with a cheery smile. Had a way with people good & bad. One of the good guys. RIP mate. John S (300)
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John you were brilliant, I am so sorry to hear the news of your death.
Regards to all the family.
I am so sorry I cannot attend the funeral because I have been diagnosed with Parkinsonism PSP and can hardly walk.
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Taken much to early
Heartfelt condolences to Family
Ernie,Shelah and Mat Brady
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John was such an approachable, friendly man. It was always a pleasure to meet him. He had a huge impact on so many people through his work at Oxclose Lane and Radford Road social clubs, and with the Sneintondales. He will be missed by so many. My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace John.
Jim HORNE ex Pc 111
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Many happy memories of time spent in the bar at OLPS. Plus enjoyed passing on the skill and experience of The Fabulous Peelers, to the new kids on the block, The Sneintondales. Condolences to Johns family. Ex Pc 100 Watts
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A great guy will be sadly missed. Fond memories of Oxclose Lane social club with family.
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