Alvin Leroy Millisock Sr.

Alvin Leroy Millisock Sr., of Morgantown entered eternal life at age 76, on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Alvin was born to the late John D. Millisock Jr. and Elizabeth M. (Petersheim) Millisock on December 13, 1943, in Reading, PA.

For over 50 years, Alvin was well known for his expertise in auto body painting. He worked at various auto body shops not limited to Behler Motors, Lee Heffner Ford and Van Lear Equipment, retiring in 2012. He and his wife also opened up their hearts and their home to over 100 foster children.

Alvin was a member of the NRA and the Green Hills Sportsmans Club, where he had served as past president and was the current vice president. He enjoyed the casino, hunting, fishing and car racing, especially dirt track, stock and NHRA. He also loved watching TV particularly, Bonanza on MeTV but also like watching the Eagles and Phillies. Alvin loved Facebook and loved the fact that he was able to connect with everyone. He absolutely loved family reunions, and felt it was worth any effort necessary to get family together.

In addition to his parents, Alvin was greeted in heaven by granddaughter Emma Lyn Millisock, step granddaughter Stephanie Ann Holmes; brothers Melvin J. Millisock, Milford R. Millisock, Kenneth R. Millisock, Ernest E. Millisock, George W. Millisock and sister Delores J. Millisock.

Alvin's spirit is carried on by; wife Frances L. (Reidinger) Millisock, with whom they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on January 25th; daughter Tina L. Swinehart and her husband Christopher, of Blandon; daughter Cindy J. Holmes and her husband Brian, of East Earl; son Alvin L. Millisock Jr. and his wife Jenifer, of Douglassville; son Lee A. Millisock and his wife Amanda Sue, of Mohnton; son Thomas R. Millisock , of Morgantown; foster son Hector Perez and his wife Lachell, of Reading; ten grandchildren Amanda Millisock, Rachel Gonzales and her husband Rendon, Jared Walker, Jacob Millisock, Noah Millisock, Nathan Millisock , Nicholas Millisock, Christopher Heckman, Lucas Heckman, Tonia Holmes and Natasha Holmes; seven brothers David Millisock, Carl Millisock, James Millisock, Glen Millisock, Ronald Millisock, Roger Millisock and his wife Stacy, Joseph Millisock ; five sisters Shirley Armpriester, Sharon Brady and her husband John, Waneda Millisock, Donna Millisock and Brenda Walton and her husband Ralph. Alvin also leaves behind six great grandchildren Ashiyana, Edan, Messiah, Logan, Ethan, Ava; three step grandchildren Nathaniel, Bryan & Kaitlyn and 14 step great grandchildren to cherish his memory.

Family and friends will be received 10 am to 1 pm, Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Auman’s Inc. Funeral Home, 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reading, PA 19606. Prayer services will be held at 1 pm, Sunday, in the funeral home followed by a graveside committal at St. Johns United Church-Christ cemetery, 57 St. John Rd. Birdsboro, PA 19508. Followed by reception at the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alvin’s memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 US, https://www.berksarl.org/donations/one-time-donation/.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Aumansinc.com for the Millisock family.