Howard J. Hocker's Obituary
Howard J. Hocker, age 82, of Lewes, DE passed away at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born Thursday, October 19, 1933 in Lewes, DE, son of the late Elwood Ulyssus Hocker and Frances Rose (Melinerich) Hocker.
Mr. Hocker served proudly in the Delaware National Guard and the US Navy. He worked for the State of Delaware in the highway and roads department for many years. He was a history buff, specifically the Civil War era. He enjoyed listening to classical music and watching movies.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hocker was preceded in death by his sisters, Marion Marshall and Eleanor Joseph, both of Lewes, DE. He is survived by his daughter, Chris Allen; his nieces, Bundy Simms, of Milton, DE, Constance Miller, of Lewes, DE and Linda Fischer, of Lewes, DE; and one nephew, Thomas Marshall, of Milton, DE.
Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Savannah Road, Lewes, DE.
Please sign Mr. Hocker's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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