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Kenneth Hockaday Obituary
Kenneth H. Hockaday, 70, died surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, in Gloucester.
He was born in 1944 in Fredericksburg and graduated from Spotsylvania High School. Kenneth served from 1964 to 1968 in the Air Force, including in Vietnam. He was employed with C&P Telephone, AT&T and Lucent Technologies for 31 years, retiring in 2000. Kenneth enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR and the Redskins. He could do anything and fix everything.
Kenneth loved his grandchildren with all his heart and enjoyed attending their sporting events, award ceremonies, birthday celebrations, holidays and family trips. He was team owner and head crew chief for Go-Kart racing with the grandkids at Langley Speedway.
He always greeted everyone with a smile and had a whimsical sense of humor, prevalent in all occasions, good or bad. Kenneth was a deeply loving, devoted and complete family man. Kenneth was a loyal friend to many and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by parents Tasker and Lucille Hockaday; and father-in-law Ollie Ramey.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne Hockaday; son Rodney Hockaday; daughter Rhonda Morris (Paul); grandchildren Kylee Hockaday, Jacob Hockaday, Zane Morris and Spencer Morris; sister Bonnie Simms (Ray); and many close friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Hogg Funeral Home in Gloucester Point. A funeral officiated by the Rev. Calvin Griffin and David Satterwhite will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Singleton United Methodist Church, 5869 Ware Neck Road, Gloucester.
A very special thank you to Dr. Kruger, nurses and staff at Virginia Oncology Associates and Helen and Brenda with Intrepid Hospice for their wonderful care.
Memorial contributions in Kenneth's memory may be sent to Gloucester Point Rotary, Box 421, White Marsh, VA 23183.
Family and friends may share condolences and memories at hoggfh.com.
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