James R. Hoke Jr.

1991 - 2020

James R. Hoke Jr. obituary, 1991-2020, Mt. Pleasant, PA

James R. Hoke Jr.

1991 - 2020

James Hoke Obituary

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James Robert "Jimmy" Hoke Jr., 28, of Mt. Pleasant (Bullskin Township), passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, from injuries sustained from a vehicle accident. Jimmy was born May 24, 1991, in Latrobe, the son of James R. Hoke Sr. and Crystal Todd Hoke, of Bullskin Township. Jimmy was a 2009 graduate of Connellsville High School and a graduate of Northeastern Oklahoma State and Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the college rodeo teams as a steer wrestler and bull rider. He was a member of Paradise United Methodist Church. Jimmy was self-employed as a farmer, rodeo stock contractor and bullfighter. He was an alumni of the Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association (PHSRA) and the Western Pennsylvania Youth Rodeo Association (WPYRA), where he was currently on the board of directors, and a member of the Southern Extreme Bull Riders Association (SEBRA), where he was a bull rider and bullfighter. Jimmy was also a member of the Bullskin Township Fair Board. He was the stock contractor for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Rodeo Association and a mentor to the children, loved by all and friend to many. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is survived by his sister, Callie R. Neiderhiser and husband Luke, of Bullskin Township; nephew, Jaxson James Neiderhiser, who he adored; his fiancee, Morgan Shields; a special cousin/sister, Colleen McBride and husband Jason and their children, Jason, Jayden and Vonny; maternal grandmother, Iris Bert, and paternal grandmother, Thelma Hoke; aunts and uncles, Mary and Roy Olinger, Roberta and Jeff Storey, Melanie and Eric Cooper, Allen and Michelle Hoke; special great-aunts and -uncle, Hollie Rolla, Dale Rolla and Amy Rolla; cousins, Kyle, Kurt, Priscilla, Tabitha, Michael, Andrew and Kane; also his dogs, Riley Mae and Peanut, and horses, Superman and Bearcat. Jimmy was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Bert, and paternal grandfather, Robert Hoke. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, services and interment will be private. The family will have a celebration of Jimmy's life at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of SALOOM-REGA FUNERAL SERVICE, 370 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Jimmy's Rodeo Stock, checks payable to Jim and Crystal Hoke, 197 Hoke Road, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. Please visit Jimmy's online memorial at www.saloom-rega.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega, funeral director.

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May 16, 2020

Stanley Washington posted to the memorial.

May 3, 2020

Brianna Seliga posted to the memorial.

April 30, 2020

Nancy Connors posted to the memorial.

Stanley Washington

May 16, 2020

Very sorry, Jim was one of kind very respected man and a true friend. Prayers for family. Love you guys!

Brianna Seliga

May 3, 2020

Your family will be in my prayers. You were a friend and blessing to so many.

Nancy Connors

April 30, 2020

May the love of your family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Jimmy. Prayers are with you.

Vaughn & Nancy Piper

Paula Caletri & Neil Brown

April 30, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the Hoke family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth Hixson

April 29, 2020

Dear Hoke Family,
Jimmy was such a ray of sunshine and will be missed dearly. May all the great memories carry you now and all the days ahead.
With love,
Liz & Ray Hixson

Zane & Sara Keefer

April 29, 2020

Many prayers and love for the Hoke family in this time. Rest In Peace Jimmy, you'll be missed.

Duane and Maureen Hutter

April 29, 2020

Our sympathies to the family for their loss.

Jade Clark

April 29, 2020

Prayers for the Hoke & Shields families at this unfortunate time. I'm so sorry for your loss

Calissa and William Hilty

April 29, 2020

Praying for you all. Jimmy was a great young man. We are honored to have known him.

Love the Hilty Family

Dustin and Kiersten Hooks

April 28, 2020

Hoke Family,
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers during this time. We thoroughly enjoyed our friendship with Jimmy and mourn with you.

Joe and Glenda Miller

April 28, 2020

Jim ,Crystal and family,

We were so saddened to hear about Jimmy. We can not begin to know the pain you are feeling or know what to say. Our prayers are with you all during this time of loss.

Randy and Janice Zelmore family

April 28, 2020

Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of you at this time. We were shocked and saddened at the news of the accident and passing of Jimmy. Our family will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. The memories you now cherish will surely help you to remember how much you loved him and will now miss him greatly.

Jennifer Skala

April 28, 2020

We are so extremely sorry for your loss! Your son has made such an impact on so many ppl! Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Kitty Anderson

April 28, 2020

Prayers for peace at this time of sadness with Jimmy's passing. Once again God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Love to Jimmy Hoke's Family and those who loved him the most. Hugs to All Kitty

April 28, 2020

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

Dana Lint

April 28, 2020

Your family will be in my prayers.

Roger and Kim Hoke

April 28, 2020

Roger and I are so very sorry for your loss. There are no words to express the deep heartache we have. God bless, many prayers for peace and healing.

Mike and Linda Gerhart

April 28, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this heart breaking time.

April 27, 2020

Jim and Crystal: My heart aches for you. Words are hard to come by. I and Larry would like to send our condolences. The memories that Jimmy (acquired as a child and the accomplishments as a young man) will always be with you forever . He will always be remembered wither spring, summer fall or winter. My you feel the support of family and friends' prayers at this time.
God Bless:
Mary & Larry Emert

Cathi Rhodes

April 27, 2020

To Thelma,

My most heartfelt and sincere condolences to you, your family and everyone who knew and loved James. May his reward in Heaven be great, and I pray you are comforted in the weeks and months to come. God's blessings to all of you.

Debbie Emert

April 27, 2020

Thoughts and prayers with you guys! Love Deb!

April 27, 2020

Prayers for you and your family at this time.

Ed and Joyce Jones

Trever Meek

April 27, 2020

Prayers to Jim's family

WILLIAM & LOIS RODGERS

April 27, 2020

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SYMPATHY & PRAYERS
TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.

Eugene and Linda Gontis

April 27, 2020

With deepest sympathy.

Debbie Shaw, ( Rodgers )

April 27, 2020

Jim and Crystal, I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you for peace and comfort.

April 27, 2020

To the family of Jimmy,
We are so very sorry about your son Jimmy. I hope you know that wherever you may go, no matter where you are, Jimmy will never be far away. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and may God surround you with his loving arms and give you strength. Peace, prayers and God's blessings be with you all.
Steve and Debbie Evans

Donny Stahl

April 27, 2020

We are so very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Donny & Beth

Donnie Kalp

April 27, 2020

Dear Jim, Crystal, and all your family,
My brother Dirk and I send our deepest condolences to you all. We were so shocked to read of Jimmy's passing. Please know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, hoping to help you through this. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Donnie Kalp and Dirk Kalp

Rachelle Lowry-Frick

April 27, 2020

My son, Wyatt Frick, and Jimmy were friends. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Jimmy. I'm sure he will be deeply missed. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends. God Bless!

Bonnie Richards

April 27, 2020

I can't express the utter heartbreak I am feeling for the parents and family of Jimmy. God Bless you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember nothing but good thoughts of your precious son. May he Rest in God's arms.

Brenda Ansell

April 27, 2020

May God's love surround your family during this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. With deepest sympathies, Andy & Brenda Ansell family and Jim & Sharon Freeman family

John Domurot

April 27, 2020

Just a dam good kid

Roberta Ardisson

April 27, 2020

May your family have my deepest sympathy. He is now in that big rodeo in the sky. God must of need another angel around his throne.

David Domer

April 27, 2020

Jim and Crystal. Myself, Sue, Tyler and Allison were devastated to hear the news. We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words I can say to ease your pain. We always enjoyed having Jimmy around. He was a great friend to Tyler though all the years in school. You are in our thoughts and prayer.

Dave, Sue, Tyler, Allison
Domer

April 27, 2020

Love and prayers Jim, crystal and Callie during this difficult time. We are deeply saddened for you all.please let us know if we can help in anyway. Mark, Dorothy and Justene TESTA

Matthew Shrader

April 27, 2020

I am really at a loss for words an I am terribly sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a good man. If you guys need anything let me know

Nathan, Karen & Kayla Graham

April 27, 2020

So sorry for your loss, deepest sympathy to you and your family,

Eleanor Poorbaugh

April 27, 2020

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the Hoke family in the passing of Jimmy. Great neighbors.

Patti Timko

April 27, 2020

May God grant you peace in this very sad time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Mark Tringhese

April 27, 2020

Jim, Crystal and family my thought and prayers are with you during these times. May god support you forever and always.

Rick & Bren Quinn

April 27, 2020

So sorry to hear this our prayers are with you

Joey Mitchell

April 26, 2020

So sorry for your you have my sympathy and you are in my thoughts and my prayers was a great guy and will be missed may God be with you in your time of need God bless

hollie rolla

April 26, 2020

"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die." Jimmy will always live in my heart as he was always near and dear to my heart. With much love and sadness. Aunt Hollie

Jacob Bish

April 26, 2020

So sorry for your loss

Kristy Syrek

April 26, 2020

Those we love don't go away... they walk beside us everyday

Matthew Richey

April 26, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the time we spent as teammates on the various soccer teams. On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to express our condolences.

The Richey Family
Joe, Christine, Matthew, Josh, & Tyler

Travis Rhodes

April 26, 2020

I played soccer with Jimmy in high school. I'm extremely sorry to hear the news of his passing. My deepest sympathy

Mark and Jennifer Franks

April 26, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the Hoke family.

Suzanne Caletri

April 26, 2020

Deepest Sympathy & prayers to all. So sorry for your loss.

Missy Bell (Evans)

April 26, 2020

I remember Jimmy as a very little boy. I can't imagine what you all are going through. Thinking of you during this time.

Peanuts Felton (Halfhill

April 26, 2020

No words can take away the pain! Just know you r in my thoughts and prayers! Extra hugs too! Lean on God!! Love peanuts

Tanya Blair

April 26, 2020

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you to find peace.

Merle and Sandy Stutzman

April 26, 2020

We are overwhelmed with compassion for the loss you have suffered. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this very difficult time. Cherish the great memories Jimmy has created in the short time he shared with us. May God bless and comfort you.C8fb

Cindy Burns

April 26, 2020

Prays and love to the hoke family

the stillwagon the stillwagon

April 26, 2020

farewell Jimmy rod hard at the bulls buckhard and you stay on see you soon I pray for your family and your friends from our family to yours rest easy

Craig Zafaras

April 26, 2020

Jim, Crystal, Callie and Luke. What do you say at a time like this...... I say Jim was a very decent young man. Honest , good-natured, hard working and a loving son... A son you will always be proud of... I can not fathom the pain you all are feeling right now. But i do know he is in the fathers hand. A most merciful father. The author and finisher. I have forever questioned his actions, but found that his plan is beyond are reasoning. We must honor him, trust him, and surrender to his will. I pray that God blesses you and keeps you all safe. Amen... Jim I truly love you like a brother..

Matt Lane

April 26, 2020

Jimmy in Heaven watching over everyone Rest In Peace n prayers for his family

Darryl & Jennifer Poorbaugh

April 26, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to your family

Ray and Valerie Fencil families

April 26, 2020

Our condolences. We are thinking about your family at this time. We are praying for your family.

Greg & Roberta Shreffler

April 26, 2020

Jim, Crystal, Callie , his fiancé and family ,We are so sorry to hear this. Much love and prayers. to you all. Love the Shrefflers

Megan Bellush

April 26, 2020

You have our deepest sympathy
With love,
Megan Bellush and Eric Holzer

Wendy Hazlet

April 26, 2020

Jim, Crystal, Callie, Luke and Jaxson,
Words can not express how we feel, We are so sorry , We love you. Guys!

Love ya,
Dave & Wendy

Kim Stuffer-ivan

April 26, 2020

Prayers and hugs to all family and friends. Gone too soon. Love kim and Ashley ivan

Dwayne sheets

April 26, 2020

So sorry to hear this.

Amber Porterfield

April 26, 2020

I can not say I know how you feel.... but I know how I feel everyday after the loss of my child.... I pray you learn to deal with this as best you can! It is not easy, you will never forget, and oh the amount of triggers is insane, but all you can do is try your best...prayers for all of you in dealing with this loss!

Sharon Dhanenes

April 26, 2020

I am so so sorry for your loss Jim and Crystal ... just have no words to say he was a very nice young man you can be so proud ....

Bill & Cindy Martin

April 26, 2020

Our deepest sympathies , love & prayers to the Hoke family . What a legacy Jimmy made for himself in the short time he was here . Prayers for God's comfort during this difficult time .

Courtney Detone

April 26, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys at this time.

Jeremy Savage

April 26, 2020

So sorry he was a good man

Shannon Thomas

April 26, 2020

Praying for you at this time. So very sorry for your loss

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