'He just inspired greatness': 102-year-old World War II veteran laid to rest in West Virginia

'He just inspired greatness': 102-year-old World War II veteran laid to rest in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Friends, family and fellow veterans gathered Thursday afternoon at Village Chapel Presbyterian Church to celebrate and remember the life of Julian "Jule" Sockman. Sockman lived to be 102 years old, peacefully passing away Saturday morning. Sockman served in the 2nd Infantry Division of the United States Army as a radio operator and machine gunner. He fought in Germany, Belgium, and France before being injured in the Ba…