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Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Lewis Edward “Sonny” Hockman, age 84, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at his home in Flora.
Sonny was born on June 2, 1931 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Nellie (Greenwood) Hockman. He and Esther Craig were married by Roy C. Blackmore on January 9, 1952, at the First Christian Church Parsonage.
Sonny has been a very active member of First Christian Church in Flora since 1954, where he was a member of the Beau Knot Class, served as Sunday School Superintendent, was on the church board, and served as a deacon.
Sonny was employed in the oil field and later became the owner/operator of Hockman Oil Company and East End Texaco. After retirement, he worked part time at Clay County Industries as the bus maintenance manager. Over the years, Sonny enjoyed camping, square dancing, wood working, and lawn care. He was very fortunate to have many close friends and a close family that he loved dearly.
Sonny is survived by his loving wife: Esther; two sons: Michael Hockman and Doug (Marsha) Hockman both of Flora; two granddaughters: Amy (Tommy) Simpson of Flora and Carrie (Ryan) Ford of LeRoy; 4 great-grandchildren: Jalynn, Kyler, and Peyton Ford, and Gage Simpson; 3 step-great-granddaughters: Jessica, Brittney, and Elizabeth Simpson; 2 sisters: Martha Rebman of Zion and Betty Blackwell of Ravena, OH; sisters-in-law: Marie Hockman of Flora and Jean (Danny) Fender of Louisville; brother-in-law: Bud Garver of Baltimore, MD; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Robert and Everett Hockman, two sisters: Ruth Hockman and Virginia Garver; in-laws: Frank and Deletha (Sehie) Craig, and brother-in-law: Bob Blackwell.
A funeral service for Sonny Hockman will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church or Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. Share online condolences and memories with the family at www.frankandbright.com.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have great memories of your dad from we "hung out" at the Texaco station way back when. Give your mom our love.
Our hearts are with you at this time. Our prayers for strength and peace be with you also.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Praying you find strength & comfort in your memories.
Sorry for your loss. Sonny was always a great fellow and will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Doug and Marsha and family so sorry for your loss. Hug your Mom for me
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
So sorry for your loss.
Esther you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers--you know I love you M
Esther, I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
To all of Sonny's family --so sorry for your loss. I know it was a tough road. Sonny was a very good guy
He is in a better place with no suffering. He was such a good Christian man. Love you both
So sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers for you to find comfort in knowing he is in a better place! Sonny was such a great guy that always had a smile and never met a stranger!! Heaven gained a good one yesterday!!! Hugs to everyone!!!
Esther, Mike and Doug, I want to extend my sympathy and love to all the Hockman family. Sonny was a such a kind, good man and I know he will be missed terribly by all of you and especially by the grandchildren that he cherished and loved so much. I pray that God will be with you and grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Dear Mike, Doug and families, Our thoughts and prayers for you and your families at the death of your Dad. God Bless all of you.
To Esther and all the Hockman family. We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with all your family
So sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. He was always such an encouragement to me at church while growing up. Thinking of you all as you walk through this difficult time.
Esther, Mike, Doug and Families: we are saddened to hear of Sonny's passing. He was a hard working, kind and honest Christian man and a good friend. I have wonderful memories of the years we worked together at CCR. He always had a smile and a great sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Please know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you. Godspeed Sonny.
Esther and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sonny was a great man and was always a bright spot in my day when we worked together. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mike, Doug and families, Our thoughts and prayers for you and your families at the death of your Dad. God Bless all of you.
Sorry for ur loss. I'm glad I got meet Sonny and was able to help the family. Keeping you all in our prayers
Esther, Mike & Doug - May God grant you the peace and comfort during this time. As we all know Sonny is in a better place dancing around with his parents, sisters, etc., He will be missed on this earth which is a temporary home. He is in his permanent home now - and we will all get to see him again. Know prayers are going upward for the family
Mike and Doug, You father was always a good guy and often kidded me about something. He always smiled and made me feel welcome at the station. Thanks, Sonny.
Esther, Mike, Doug and Families, you all are in my prayers for peace, comfort and strength at this time. Sonny will always be remembered for his great smile and love for others. His Christian character and lifestyle is easily seen in your family. Sonny was a wonderful friend to have all these years, I'll always remember the good time our families had together. So sorry for your loss, we are never ready to lose our loved ones, but at the same time we know the Lord know what's best. My love to you all.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am sorry for your loss. He was a good man and I will always remember the filling station ...
Prayers for family and friends.
We are so sorry to hear about Sonny. Having Sonny and Esther as friends has always been a true blessing in our lives. Such special people and such great times we had together. Sonny's passing is a great loss to his family, his friends and the community. We hope that knowing we share in the family's grief will be of some help at this sad time.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
So sorry for your loss Esther. I have always enjoyed seeing you all and asking Sonny if he knew me and I would tell him then he would always say NO.
Hugs, love and prayers to my "neighbors. Mila
Dear Esther and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of the loss of your sweet husband and father. He was a great guy and will be truly missed by many. Try now to find comfort in Knowing he is with the Lord and finally pain free.. He has definitely earned his Heavenly Home.....
What a wonderful man. So many memories of that sweet mischievous smile. So blessed to have known him. My heart goes out to you all. God bless.
Esther, Our prayers and sympathy to you and your family. You both always had greetings and smiles for us at church each time we visited David's parents.
Sonny will be missed by all who knew him, he was a wonderful person!
Dear Esther, Mike, Doug and families, we are so sorry for your loss! Your family has always held a special place in my memories and my heart. I will miss Sonny's smile, fun spirit, and kind words for sure. Although the distance has made seeing you all far apart, it never seemed to matter when we would meet. Our prayers are with you as you go through the next few days and months. What a comforting happy thought to know he is dancing with the angels now. God is good even in hard times!
We are so sorry to learn of Sonny's passing! He always had a ready smile and kind greeting. Our prayers are with you all...Esther, Mike, Doug and families as you cope with this great loss!!!
Ester I'm so glad I came by and had a nice visit with the two of you when I was in town.Please know that my prayers and thoughts or with you .GOD BLESS you
Sonny always had a kind word for everyone. I will miss his smile.
so sorry for your loss
My love and condolences to Esther and family for the loss of Sonny. I have many happy childhood memories of Hockman, Harris, Hamilton and Patton family shenanigans. Sonny will be missed by so many. Much love to you all.
May the sweet memories you have be ever present and bring you comfort. Sonny will be missed, but not forgotten in the hearts of many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Esther, I am so sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. He was an amazing man! May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength. Love, Kim
Esther, Mike & Doug:- sad but glad Sonny does not have to suffer anymore. Prayers for your strength and guidance in the time of adjustment in grief. So many fond good memories of the family. Lots of Love, God bless - Dick & Wilma Smith
May God be with the family and friends of Sonny Hickman. Sonny was a great example of Christ to all he met. Prayers for peace and comfort go out to everyone. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Dennis and Sue Hampsten family
Prayers of peace and comfort for all of you.There's no doubt in my mind Sonny is rejoicing in a wonderful place, pain free, and sitting on his glorious new porch. He will be greatly missed.
Esther, Mike and Doug, we were so sorry to hear about Sonny. He was a super guy and always made people feel happier by just being around him. We are keeping you all in our prayers at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking with Sonny when we came home for a visit. He was always such a friendly cheerfull person.
Sincere condolences to all of the family, you have lost a very kind and nice family member, he will be missed by many friends as well as all of you, always there to help out in so many places for the benefit of others. You can be sure he will be rewarded for all of these things, and we will all miss him.
Sorry for your loss, God has a good man ... God grant you all the prayer of the blessed LOrd.. to heal the sorrow
Sorry for your loss!
Doug, So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in out thoughts and prayers.
What a wonderful man and and wonderful family! We will miss him dearly but find comfort in knowing we'll see him again one day. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
I'm so sorry to hear about Sonny's death. He was a willing and voluntary helper when he saw a need. His smile and friendship will certainly be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss. Mike, the last time we met at Doc's waiting room, I was amazed at the same happy smile on his face. A true Christian, at peace with his Lord. The same smile I saw so many times over the years.
Doug and Marsha, May y'all find comfort in all the great memories you've made. Sonny will never be forgotten by anyone he has ever met. RIP Sonny.
We're very sorry for your loss. All things must end it's the lives of really good folks we remember most. You have our sincere condolences.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Sonny was a great guy...he'll be missed by all who knew him. May God bless and provide His comforting presence with all of youl
Esther & family, Sonny will be missed by so many, including me. He was a wonderful man, so full of compassion and love for everyone! You are in my thoughts and prayers and so sorry that I could not be at the funeral. God bless all of you and hang on to your memories. Love you all!
We are sorry for your loss. Remember the great joys you had together . May God bless you family in this time. Our prayers will be with you .
I only just found out that Sonny had passed. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find God's peace, and blessing as you carry on.
Thoughts & Prayers for All .....
Esther, Mike, and Doug, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Sonny was a dear man, with a humorous personality. May your wonderful memories, heal the pain in your heart. My sincerest condolences.
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