David Harold Hoke

David Harold Hoke, embarked on his final joyride in his white 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS through the pearly gates of Heaven, winning the race taking his checkered flag to victory in Jesus on December 21, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 10, 1941, in Madisonville, Texas, Harold grew up with his father Winfred Hoke and mother Lillian Myrle Hoke along with his brother Jim Ed Hoke and sister Mary Ann Novosad. He set out on a journey of life leaving his home town Madisonville, embarking a new chapter in his life and work, working in Monahans, Texas where he always traveled in his 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS racing down the county roads back and forth going home to his family and eventually meeting the love of his life Jeannine Caldwell, taking her on the ride of her life, 90 miles per hour around curves of life. He took the final white flag of his race in Dripping Springs, Texas, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories that will echo through the ages.

Harold was the loving husband to Jeannine Hoke, who went home to be with the Lord, February 1, 2017. Harold is survived by his daughter Anissa and husband Jon Thompson and granddaughter Corrie Thompson and grandson Caleb Thompson. Son Jason and wife Marti Hoke, granddaughter Shelby and her husband Kevin Fleagle and great-grandsons Miles and Jett Fleagle, grandson Noah Hoke, and granddaughter Sarah Hoke.

His hobbies were tinkering on old cars and trucks; his most prize possession and memories was his white 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS's which he owned in his early life. Later were his red 1964 Chevrolet pickup and all the other cars and trucks he tinkered with over the years. He loved spending time with Jeannine and his children and grandchildren whether in traveling or spending time at their second home in Leakey, Texas.

Harold, a man of great learning, did apply his mind at Sam Houston State University, where he mastered the art of numbers and finance, becoming a Certified Public Accountant of considerable repute. His diligence and dedication to his craft did not only serve his own ends but also the common good, as he was ever ready to lend his expertise to those who needed it most within his inner circle of friends and family and professional colleagues. His peers in the accounting world remember him as the man who made tax season bearable and ledger lines laughable.

Harold was steadfast, a man of few words, his actions and love spoke volumes, more than words could ever carry. As a true Christian in both word and deed, his life was a testament to the virtues he held dear, and his gentle spirit was a beacon of light to his family and friends.

Let it be proclaimed that Harold lived a life of purpose and passion, his actions guided by an unwavering moral compass. He was a pillar of strength to his family, a friend of unshakeable loyalty, and a member of his community whose absence will leave a void no other can fill.

As it is written in 2 timothy 4: 7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith". Let it be known he finished his race, taking his victory lap around family and loved ones in heaven who journeyed before him, rejoicing, singing, and dancing. Closing this chapter of his earthly life, we bid farewell to Harold Hoke, a man who played his part with grace and dignity. His story, inscribed in our hearts, shall endure as a reminder of a life well-lived, a character unblemished, and a legacy that will continue to inspire. Until we see you again and embrace you, we love you dad.