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William Hockensmith Obituary

FRANKFORT HOCKENSMITH, WILLIAM TAYLOR, 83, of W. Campbell St., died Friday, October 28, 2005, at his residence, following a short illness. A native of Franklin Co., he was the Commissioner of Insurance for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and a Kentucky Attorney-N-Fact for Lloyd's of London. Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth H. Hockensmith, Frankfort; two daughters, Pamela H. Harrod and Paula H. Juett, both of Frankfort; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of Frankfort. Funeral services will be conducted at Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday. Dr. John C. Chenault and Rev. Carol Rawls will officiate. Burial will follow in Frankfort Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 -8 p.m. Sunday at Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass/Frankfort Office, 208 Steele St., Frankfort, KY 40601, or Highland Christian Church, Versailles Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 30, 2005.

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Sandy Clark

November 3, 2005

Bill was a wonderful person whom everybody loved. I had the good fortune of knowing him and his wonderful, sweet wife, Betty, which ultimately led to me being best friends with their daughter, Paula. I have many wonderful memories of my times with the Hockensmith family. My husband grew up with their daughter, Pam. My thoughts and prayers are with Betty, Pam, Paula, Bill and Family

Ian Barrett

November 3, 2005

Bill will always be remembered as one of life's 'good people' - a great ambasador for Lloyd's over the years, a magnificent host and someone with whom it has been a privilige to share good times.With love to Betty at this difficult time.

Dora Bradley

October 30, 2005

Betty, I am so sorry about your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Paula and Pam.

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