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Michael Hockett Obituary
Mike had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed wood carving, fishing, cooking, and baking. He also enjoyed Civil War history and memorabilia. Mike worked with his family business in Virginia, then in retail for many years. After retirement, he moved from Virginia to Hawaii. He was a taxidermist and also worked in mechanical construction.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Debra Williams Hockett; his brother, Johnny Hockett (Diane); sister, Susan Sherron (Ben); brother, Ricky Hockett; cousin, Brenda Renfrow; Debra's aunt, Aletha Robinson, and cousins, Derek Robinson and Dawn Pascal. He is also survived by many other relatives.
A celebration of Mike's life will be held privately at a later date.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hockett
Your Deb
January 21, 2026
Memories today in my memory banks.... Thinking of our good times being together, honey pie....
Debbie Hockett
January 21, 2026
Thinking of you today, my sweet man... today is emotionally charged trying to move forward, but, not easy. I will never, ever as long as I have a breath stop missing you. I love you so very, very much. Two hearts, one mind, Mike Your Deb
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August 16, 2025
My sweet, beautiful precious Mike, how very, very much I miss you...we loved each other for 48 years in this life. And, we still do. I feel your love, every single day. Sometimes I look & there´s a heart, reminding me of our love for each other.Two hearts... one mind
I love you, honey and I always will... "nothing, and I mean nothing will ever change that". You were the very best person that GOD ever gave to me. We had a good life together! Always exploring & ready to take off, to....wherever! I think of all the rides we took & the talks along the way! The fun we had being together! Didn´t see one without the other! I miss you, sweet man... your laughter, your friendship but, most of all your love and being together I love you, Mike, Always, Your Deb
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April 20, 2025
It´s Easter, but you know this... you are in the City of Heaven and all Heaven is rejoicing! Our Savior, Jesus Christ is risen! Praise The Lord our God!
And, I know that you are there and celebrating, too! I love you, my Beloved Mike Happy Easter, my love
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Deb
February 14, 2025
Today is Valentine´s Day Did I tell you today that I love You? Well, guess what? I LOVE YOU!!!Two Hearts.... One mind... My beloved Mike
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February 13, 2025
To my Beloved, my Mike... tomorrow is Valentine´s Day two hearts ....It´s been a year and a half already. My heart is yours, Mike and always will be. There is no other. I have my sweet memories of us I love you, with all my heart, sweet man! I miss you so very much. Your sweet handsome GQ face. Your smile. Your laughter. But, most of all I miss you being here with me...it hurts so much, my sweet dear Angel
Deb
October 14, 2024
Mike, today would have been our 49th wedding anniversary (but, you know this, you never forgot!)
We were able to enjoy 48 wonderful years with each other. I treasure our journey together all those years. You are the love of my life and my soul mate. I miss you, Mike. It keeps me going knowing I´ll see you again....I love you with all my heart
Deb
August 17, 2024
One year has gone...missing you has become my new norm. So has loving you in a quiet different way. Being still. Listening. I went to church today & spent the day alone.....then, went and had one of your favorites...Mickey D´s. McDouble, a few fries & a Vanilla shake. No guilt. I miss our talks (I do talk to you & you just answer me in a non verbal way) Listened to most of your favorite songs...it was a comfort to me. You´re right here where you said you´d be. In my heart forever. Death didn´t separate our love. It only makes me more aware of it. I love you, Mike. I always will. Forever. Two hearts One mind.... Forever and ever
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August 16, 2024
My dear sweet, precious Mike! My GQ man How I miss you being here beside me physically! You Are here... right beside me, just in a different way. Today is one year. It doesn´t feel like it. Time. Memories, all these memories I have! Thank you for loving me as no one else in the world could! I always said you loved me like Jesus, faults and all. You did. Soul mates. We had a lifetime together and I´m very thankful for the time The Lord gave us together! I´m looking forward to seeing your handsome face again. If time goes by as quickly as the past year, it won´t be long. But, I have to wait. And, I know you´ll be there to meet me when my time comes. That comforts my mind and my soul. We had a great life together.... All the memories we created... the love, you´re joking around ...making me laugh. Loving me. The water! Always at the water, doing something together. Sailboats! Early on... from the beginning, picking me up on your motorcycle...our meeting each other at Red Lane Church....so many years ago. Enjoying life and going down a road we´d never been down before... literally & figuratively. Many, many roads. Together. GOD has been so very good to us. In All ways. You waited for me, Mike. I´ll never ever ever forget this as long as I have a breathe in me. You waited and HE allowed it! I would never have been the same otherwise. Thank you, honey. I can hear you say, Hey, Babe... come hear a minute. I want to show you something. And, you did! A lifetime of loving me! Our adventures! Always on the move together! Wanderlust! What´s around the corner? Let´s go see! It was great to have you by my side! I miss you more than words could ever express.....my life is forever changed. It will never be the same without you. But, it´s in His hands as to what´s next. ....there are no words...except, I love you. I love you. I love you..... Your Deb. Always.
Memories of our time together that was limited...but, we made the most of the time we did have together. Working hard but, having the very best time! You had your one last adventure! You were so very very happy! It was worth everything in the world to cast our cares to the wind! I´d do it all again to have things be different. Traveling across the U.S. with your furry best bud at your side! Memories! Wonderful, wonderful memories together! Thank you for sharing your life with me, Mike! I am a very lucky woman to have had the pleasure of knowing and loving you
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July 3, 2024
Just another... I just found it... I love you, honey
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July 3, 2024
Heavy on my mind.... I miss our talks, our drives, our spontaneity .... Just hopping in the car & going! Wanderlust!!! I do hear you....only in a different way....some of my favorite pictures of you, my love.... I miss you, Mike
Deb
March 16, 2024
Ok.... Just another one....yesterday, the red cardinal outside the window... and I have felt you all around me the past few days, always, but, more today... everywhere I look.... I feel you with me, almost as if I could reach out touch you... you´re here with me. I know. I feel you. I love you, Mike. Love in a different way, right? Right.
Deb
March 16, 2024
January 16; February 16; August 16 significant biblically...it´s a mystery... but fits into GOD´s plan, Mike ... I go over things in my mind... as if to solve a mystery.... I love you my beloved. Always together. Two hearts, living in just one mind... forever and ever.... I miss you, Mike
Debbie
March 16, 2024
You´re always right here in my heart,Mike...I love you so very very much. I just realized today is the 16th of the month....7 months. I donated your woodcarver´s chisels today to a lovely couple. They are both woodcarvers & he used to be a taxidermist. I knew these beloved things you used so much were in great hands & could be used for newcomers to the woodcarver´s club.... I felt it, Mike & I know you did, too.... I love you with my whole heart, Mike
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January 5, 2024
Remembering your birthday, my beloved... your presence was with me today I love you more than words can express...and I miss you in my life, your joking around and laughing! Oh, how you made me smile!
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December 25, 2023
In honor of you, today, my precious dear sweet husband of mine....You love Christmas so very much! And, JESUS! It´s HIS day! What a day in Heaven where celebration is going on, as well There´s Mom´s applesauce cake, cherry jello, Grandma´s chocolate peanut butter oatmeal drop cookies & Rick´s fudge...I wanted to have all your favor goodies to share with this part of family to bring you even nearer to me. I know you are all around me in spirit, Mike and you bring me such comfort. I love you with all of my heart! You only get one special someone and that´s you for me Merry Christmas, honey!
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October 14, 2023
You know where this is.... Honoring you today, my beloved on our anniversary... I love you sooooo much
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You know where I am, Mike..... honoring our anniversary today... at the church we went to three short years ago today....thinking of all the good times we had here & going to our favorite places....remembering our life together.... I love you so very very much Your Deb
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October 8, 2023
Forever on my mind.... Missing you so very very much. I love you Your Deb
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September 3, 2023
I miss you, Mike .....I love you Mike with all my heart I
You are loved by so many people, family friends... love lives on, but..... life is never the same. We are changed...
My love is forever, Mike
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September 3, 2023
Attended church today.... Out to eat & what do I hear on the radio in the restaurant? Give Me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath... it caught my attention. I knew it was you who sent it You are always with me, Mike I love you and miss you more than any words could express
Susan Sherron
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August 29, 2023
We had a good life, didn´t we, Mike? I sure miss you....so very much.... Just hopping in the truck & going! Anywhere! We brought each other a lot of happiness & joy! Many happy memories of our life together....Adventures! You (We) had that one last adventure, didn´t we? It was worth everything and to cast it to the wind to spend the last year together, doing what we wanted.... Wouldn´t take anything for that time
I got the song you sent to me... Two hearts.... I love you Mike
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August 26, 2023
We had lots of fun times, didn´t we? No regrets...
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Havin´ a good time
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August 26, 2023
Many many great memories of all the good times & fun we had... always together... you couldn´t see one without the other... Always in my heart.
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Robin Miller
August 25, 2023
Hockett Family, so sorry to hear about Mikes passing. He was always so kind to me just like the rest of you . Prayers for everyone at this time. May your sweet memories get you through. Love, Robin Miller
Judy Hall
August 24, 2023
We´re sorry to hear of Mike´s passing.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dianne Condrey Ashton and
Judy Condrey Hall
Debra Hockett
August 23, 2023
My sweet precious Mike, It´s been a week today... time... I know you´re here in my heart and are waiting for me. I know where I´ll find you... love goes on, it´s the only true thing that survives death... I love you
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