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Robert J. HockersmithAugust 19, 1914 - November 5, 2008 Age: 94 Greensburg, Indiana |
Date of Death:
Entered
eternal rest on November 5, 2008 at 9:00 p.m.
Place of Death:
At the
home of his son, William Hockersmith
Date of Birth:
August 19, 1914
Place of Birth:
Decatur County,
Indiana
Date of Funeral:
Saturday,
November 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Officiating:
Rev. Frank Smith
and Rev. Connie Barr
Visitation: Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m
Final Resting Place:
Mt Aerie Cemetery
at Letts
Parents:
John Uriah and Alta (Tucker) Hockersmith
HISTORY:
Residential: He was born and raised in Decatur County. He was a former resident of Hope.
Education: He graduated from Jackson Township High School in 1932.
Occupation: After graduation he worked on the family farm. He retired from Reeves Pulley in Columbus.
Memberships: First Baptist Church at Hope, Indiana
Hobbies: He enjoyed woodworking, baseball and basketball games
Married to:
Elnora Jane Welch
Date:
November 27,1935
Place:
Decatur County,
Indiana
She preceded him in death on December 1988
SURVIVORS:
2 Sons - William J. (Darleene) Hockersmith - Hartsville, Indiana
Robert D. (Irene) Hockersmith - North Vernon, Indiana
5 Grandchildren - Gladys (Tom) George - Hope, Indiana
John (Cheryl) Hockersmith - Vallonia, Indiana
Janice (Judson) Burton - Valparaiso, Indiana
Scott (Tina) Hockersmith - North Vernon, Indiana
Julie (Joe) Diekhoff - North Vernon, Indiana
1 Sister-in-law - Helen J. Collins - Columbus, Indiana
1 Brother-in-law - Cecil Gorbett - Ohio
Preceded in death by: Parents
Wife - Elnore Jane Hockersmith
2
Brothers - Delgar Hockersmith
Hiram Hockersmith
2
Sisters - Inez Colsher
Margaret Gorbett
1 Granddaughter
1 Great Granddaughter
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Hospice of Bartholomew County or
Westport Community Volunteer Fire Dept. through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
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