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Lawrence Hockaday Obituary
He attended Huntington High School. He was a journey man iron worker with Local Union #5 and #79. He also was a avid writer and community activist. Mr. Hockaday served in U.S. Navy in Vietnam between 1969-1970.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Chambers and Doreatha Hawkins; brothers, Theodore, Bernard, Michael; and sister, Yvonne.
He leaves his beloved wife, Karen Hockaday of Newport News; daughter, Teri (Michael) Wilson of Newport News; a son, PS3(FMF) Lawrence (Chloe') Cutchin of Virginia Beach, and daughter, Candice (David) Cutchin of Galvston, Texas; also two loving grand daughters, Makayla and Madison Wilson; a sister, Thersa Sneed; and two brothers, Gary Small and Maco Hockaday; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St. Newport News, Va. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at the Funeral Chapel. Family and friends are to assemble by noon Tuesday at 1057 38th street for the procession to the funeral chapel.
The final care of our loved one has been entrusted to the staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Hockaday
Greg Curling
November 23, 2021
I have just now found out about Larry´s passing.
I worked with him quite a few years ago. He was a very good Iron Worker. A very good person and my friend.
I am saddened to know of his passing.
R.I.P. Larry
Harold Carter
November 1, 2019
This is very coincidental was talking about Larry to a bunch of younger iron workers 10/30/19. He is still remembered.
Harold Carter
November 15, 2010
One hell of a Ironworker I was proud to have worked with and called him a friend.The Big forman has you in the air again.
Rest brother Rest
Patrick Wynn
November 14, 2010
Big Brother Ironworker you will truly be missed my heart goes out to your family.
gary godfrey
November 14, 2010
Lawrence,the trials and tribulations of this life are over and now the journey begins.we've lost a decent man of principals,a friend,a union brother. my condolences to your family in their time of loss.
Garry Small
November 10, 2010
My condolenses for late entry but I assure you I will miss you Big Brother Lawrence; the displinary of our family, he did his job of keeping us in order when or if moma wasn't around telling us you,wouldn't do what ever you was doing at home so don't do it out in the street because you know moma gone to find out one way or another.Now gone home where you belong. End of that conversation with no troubles as well.I will miss seeing and meeting with my brother at the local 7-11 store for coffee,cigarrett and conversation as he and my brother and sister would meet and conversate because ; this was one of the ways we kept in contact with one another as time went on or meet at the local pubs for a beer and watch the games of the particular season ( Redskin and Lakers era) it was all good times of family gatherings. I will miss you Big Brother Lawrence as we go on with our daily retuals I will deffintly keep you in mind and hart as I do all my family who has gone on to eturnal life. R.I.P My brother. Oh and thanks for helping to keep us as american safe during your tour of servives to within the armed forces;when I was graduated it was one of the main reason I enter the Military as well.It was because of you. To the family you created I hope they know that I have much sympthy for them in their lost of Husband,Farther,Granfarther,uncle best friend. Lawrence was one of a kind guy; If you didn't believe in anything you could sure beleive in what he had to say. I will miss you my brother.
Your little brother baby boy Garry .
Keran,you have to be strong for the family now Love alway .
But you still have the rest of the family and a lot of good memories to share with them grandkids.
November 10, 2010
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
November 8, 2010
My condolences to out to you and your family. I will keep you all in Prayer.
Jerine Wardrett- Campbell
Joyce Brown Jones
November 8, 2010
We love you Lawrence, and will miss you.
Thanks for the memories. Our prayers goes out to Karen, and the family. My heart is so heavy, cousin Joyce Brown Jones, (Butch).
Shawanna Turner
November 8, 2010
I will miss you uncle Lawrence
I will never forget you. You was the best uncle in my world....I LOVE YOU
NOW R.I.P
Shawanna Turner
November 8, 2010
I will miss you uncle Lawerence.
But i will never forget you. YOU WAS THE BEST UNCLE IN THE MY WORLD. I LOVE YOU
November 8, 2010
Lawrence Hockaday - The man, the mypth, the legend! Many find success, but only a few will be considered "Significant." You were and will be always remembered by me and those who really knew you as "sigificant."
Tee Woodson
Thomas Bell
November 8, 2010
You were an iron worker's iron worker, Larry, and a true friend. It was an honor to have worked beside you, and I will miss talking with you and hearing your stories.
If anyone worked hard enough in life to deserve a break, it was you...
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Nick Nichols
November 8, 2010
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Lawrence. My prayers go out to The Hockaday family. Take comfort in knowing now there is a Special Angel watching over you.
Greg (Bump) Brown
November 8, 2010
We grew up together and shared times together. You will be missed but not
forgotten. My love to the family.
Charles L. Sullivan
November 8, 2010
To an enduring classmate, one who certainly embodied so very much of life's essence. To wit: an intrinsic intelligence, a passion for writing, an inner toughness, where applicable, and his utter love of his family.
I've, over recent months, come to miss our talks "on the landing" of the convinence store at 27th and Jefferson Ave.
May the balm of prayer, and the vanguard thoughtfulness of friends serve you well, over these "soon days" of Lawrence's holistic, as eternal, transition, just above our heads.
Bruce Cooke
November 8, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Irene Robertson
November 8, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lawrence. He was a beautiful person, always had a smile and something to talk about. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
November 7, 2010
Lawerence was my very best friend when we were growing up in Newport News we were like two peas in a pot I will miss him very much but I know he's in a better place now may God be with his family and friends!
Mike Mitchell
Anchorage' Alaska
Thomas Bell
November 7, 2010
With deepest sympathy,
The Members of Iron Workers Local 79
Stephanie Johnson
November 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers goes out to Karen, Teri, Lawrence, and Candice during a difficult time. Stephanie Spady-Johnson
Doris Cutchin
November 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Annette Crawley
November 7, 2010
My blessings to the family. RIP Hockaday.
Tina (Smith) Simmons
November 7, 2010
We were sorry to hear about the passes of Lawrence, I know at this time of need GOD is alway there for you....Just look to the hill for what comes your help because all our help comes from the LORD. He will be truly miss. We love all of ya'll and please take care of each other in this time of need.
Tina & Catfish (Raleigh, NC)
Reginald Owens
November 7, 2010
Please accept my condolences I,am saddened to hear of by East End Brother passing. I, will always remember the conversations with Lawrence and growing up with them in the East end.
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