Christopher Joseph Hocker

HOCKER, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH. May 16, 1980 to November 2, 2007 Chris went to be with our Lord after injures he sustained in a tragic auto accident on his way to work at Sundowners in Key Largo, on Tuesday morning Oct. 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife LaChell Ann; his children Angelo Joseph (9), Alexis Renee (5), Emily Paige (2), and Aaron Joseph (1 wk.): his mother and father Mary and Joseph Hocker, his brothers Jeffrey and Joe; grandmother Helen Hocker; grandfather Bill Vargo, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chris worked as a bartender, but he loved to cook and worked as a chef at several restaurants in Miami and the Upper Keys. He loved to go fishing with his father in the Everglades or South Biscayne Bay, with the same canoe they've had since he was 3 years old. He loved to spend time with his mother going to concerts, Orlando attractions & also they enjoyed lunches and dinners at nice restaurants together. Other things he enjoyed were playing golf with his brother, playing Texas Hold 'em, cooking for family holidays and special occasions, and just hanging out with his friends. But most of all he loved spending time with his wife and children doing things like planting gardens and growing flowers or just playing games, watching movies, and spending time together. He was a member of South Dade Baptist Church, and taught computer classes and coached the girls' basketball team last year for Colonial Christian School. Chris was loved by so many people and we take comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord watching over us. Chris was able to donate many of his organs, and we are able to take some solstice in knowing that the death of our loved one may have brought joy to other families. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you send contributions for his children to "The Hocker Family Fund" at the 1st National Bank of South Florida. Funeral Services will be held at South Dade Baptist Church, 17105 S.W. 296 St. Homestead, FL. Viewing hours will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, and the Funeral Service will start at 11:00 A.M. Friday, Nov. 9 at the church, followed by burial at Palms Woodlawn Cemetery, 27100 Old Dixie Highway. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.