Keith Edward Hockman's Obituary
Keith Edward Hockman, age 58 of Lewes, DE passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center, in Milford, DE. He was born on June 22,1965 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to the late Todd and Margaret Hockman.
Keith graduated from Cape Henlopen High School, Class of 1983. During that time, he worked alongside his dad in the family business, Todd Hockman & Son Oil Burner Service. He went on to make his career in carpentry/ tile laying business. Keith was known to be a very meticulous and skilled worker; some would even say he was a perfectionist because he took great pride in his work.
Keith had a great affinity for sailing and going to the beach. He was a mate at Fisherman’s Wharf and could often be found at the docks. Also, he was a Junior Fire Fighter with Station 82 in Lewes. He was a lover of food but especially blueberry pie. Keith loved his Dobermans, Zeus and Apollo, who were his best friends. Keith's most treasured time was spent with family and friends for whom he would do anything. He was a fighter and fought his cancer hard and will be remembered as an amazing son, brother and uncle. Keith will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and whose lives he touched.
In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his niece, Stephanie Wiedmann and brothers-in-law Bruce Heal and Dennis Fletcher Sr. He is survived by two sisters: Cathy Durham (Jon) and Patricia Heal; his fiancé, Robin Wolfe; stepmother, Darlene Hockman; step-sister, Kitty Fletcher; nieces Whitney Hoare (Jason), Heather Punko and Jasmine Bradford; nephews Jared Durham (Jasmin), Nicklaus Durham, and William Wiedmann; and many great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his lifelong friend Keith Hennessey and his second mom, Shirley.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Peters Pilottown Cemetery, 660 Pilottown Rd. Lewes, DE. A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be announced soon.
In lieu of Flowers please send a donation to Keith's Go Fund Me Page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-keith-hockmans-heartfelt-farewell
Please visit Keith's Life Memorial Page located on the tribute page
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