333 Falling Spring Road
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Hockensmith, Jr. Miles R. "Bob" Hockensmith, Jr., 86, of Chambersburg, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012, at his home. Born June 19, 1926, in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Miles R. Hockensmith, Sr. and the late Rachael Coy Hockensmith. A U.S. Navy veteran, Bob served honorably during WWII from 1943 until 1946, including 21 months in the South Pacific with the Carrier Aircraft Services unit as a second class petty officer. He went on to work at Letterkenny Army Depot for 33 years retiring in 1979 as a supervisor in Land Management. He wasa life member of the VFW Post 1599, American Legion Post 46, Moose Lodge #842, the Marine Corps League, the Chambersburg Club, and the Elks Lodge #600. He was also a member of AMVETS post 224, James Chambers Lodge 801 F.&A.M., the Harrisburg Consistory, Harrisburg Shrine Zembo Temple, 40et 8 Club Local 509, and NARFE Chapter 1063. Bob also enjoyed working out and golf. Surviving are his children, Miles "Bobby" Hockensmith III (wife Karen "Sis") of Leesburg, Va., and Ginger R. Baldyga of San Francisco, Calif.; three grandchildren, Miles R. Hockensmith IV of Largo, Fla., Eric A. Hockensmith (wife Kristi) of Leesburg, Va., and Corey L. Hockensmith (wife Colleen) of Lithia, Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Miles, Zoe, Reid, and Nolan; and one brother, John L. Hockensmith of Chambersburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty P. Hockensmith in 2004. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg; where Rev. Paul B. Baker will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. in the funeral home, with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m. Interment will follow the service in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, where members of the Charles Nitterhouse VFW Honor Guard will provide Military Honors. Online condolences may be offered on his Book of Memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com
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Bob, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that we are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Cindy Whitmer
October 5, 2012
Bob, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. - Theda Davis
October 5, 2012
Bob, I was so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Sherald
October 4, 2012
Bob,
Your family at HP have you and yours in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Robin Thomas
October 4, 2012
You were always a smiling face with a great story to tell. I know how proud you were of your children.
Lisa Bontrager
Lisa Bontrager
October 3, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Hockey you will never be forgotten. Our memorys of you will be with us forever.
Harry & Donna Grove
October 3, 2012
May you rest in peace Bob. My deepest condolences to the family.
Mahin Khan
October 2, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Scott Harris
October 2, 2012
james & darla danzberger
October 2, 2012
Bobby,Ginger, family & friends:
My condolences to all.
FAITH- knows God has answers for questions that seem impossible.
HOPE- holds on to the promise that no farewell is forever.
LOVE-understands that it still hurts to say goodbye.
Walt Zelwak
October 2, 2012
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