John Francis Bokman, 89, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at home. Born July 31, 1930 in Baltimore, MD, he was a long-time resident of Lake Placid, FL and previously resided in Maryland. After a long career as a Maintenance Superintendent with the Baltimore City Housing Authority, he retired in 1991. John enjoyed boating, travel, golf, family, and friends. His Christian faith was a very large part of who he was and guided him through life. He leaves his beloved wife, Esther Bokman, his daughters, Linda Henley (Warren), Debra McPherson (Stephen), sister, Rhoda Moore (Bill), 6 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Bokman, father, John Thomas Bokman, brother, Lee Bokman, and grandparents, Rhoda and Guy Simmons. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his entire extended family and many friends. Visitation will be at 10:30 followed by a memorial service and reception on January 29, 2020, at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, A.R.P., 117 N. Oak Avenue, Lake Placid, FL 33852. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Organ Fund in the name of John Bokman to First Presbyterian Church, A.R.P., 117 N. Oak Avenue (P.O. Box 326), Lake Placid, FL 33852.