David Randall Hockett
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David Randall Hockett

  • November 20, 1955 - September 25, 2011
  • Coal City, West Virginia
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“Today makes a month you've been gone i think about you everyday and miss the phone calls asking if we are still alive cause you hadnt heard from us,...Read More » ”
1 of 24 | Posted by: Donna - Pineyview, WV

“Condolence from the Settle Family ”
2 of 24 | Posted by: James Settle - Huntington, WV

“I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know how difficult it is to go on, especially when it is sudden. Thinking of you all. ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Sandi Taylor - Beckley, WV

“i love you miss you more than words can say i dont know what to do with out you but i know you are up there still watching over us and one day i will...Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: ruth bragg - coal city, WV

“There is no words that can start to say what a wonderful man my brother in-law was I love him dearly and I always will R.I.P David Love Phyllis ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Phyllis Green - Princewick, WV

“I miss you so much David I dont know how our family is gonna make it without you here to fix everything for us. I hope Jack took some of the things...Read More » ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Donna - Pineyview, WV

“i lovee and miss you uncle david. i wont anyone to pick on me and call me fat all the time now. your was so wonderful to Faye.. had her very much...Read More » ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: Samantha Hansford - Coal City, WV

“Faye you are like an aunt to me I wish I could take away the hurt from all of you. I love you all and will always being be here for anything you ever...Read More » ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: sharon and matt price - beckley, WV

“I miss you so much Dad my heart is broke into pieces. ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Ron Hockett - Pineyview, WV - Son

“jack, donna, and boys i am so sorry for ur loss i send yall love and prayers in this time of grief i love yall if you need anything let me know im...Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: courtni patrick - glen daniel, WV

“Samantha, You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your uncle. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during...Read More » ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: Jamie Radcliff Clay - WV

“RIP David i will miss you ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: Donna Milam - beckley, WV - cus

“David Hockett was a good man - a good, hard-working, Christian man. No doubt his Lord said to him, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," as he...Read More » ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: Phil Moye - Charleston, WV

“Ruth,Jack and Faye I am so sorry of your loss.Praying for your family in this time of sorrow. ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Janet Blankenship - Mullens, WV

“Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your entire family. May God bring you all comfort during this time. God...Read More » ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: Angela Ellison - Coal City, WV

“Please know that you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I know that there is little I can say to console you but please know that...Read More » ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Sherry Depew and Family - FL

“We are so sorry for the loss of Dean John, ,, We all grew up together so to speak, he is in a much better place, then any of us, I knew his parents...Read More » ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Larry Parker - Mt .Vernon , IL

“It still isn't real David is gone. He treated me as one of the family and will be greatly missed! He was a great man that always had time to have a...Read More » ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Stacy Miller - Coal City, WV

“David was such a good man to everyone. He would take the shirt of his back for someone. This has been such a shock to everyone. Faye and family we...Read More » ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: James And Lisa Ayers - WV

“David thank you for bein here for the family we love and miss u very much you go and rest in peace now love and miss u very much dee-di,scott,sammie...Read More » ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Diana Utt Hansford - Coal City, WV

“Sorry For Your Loss ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Mary Bailes (Cain)

“Faye and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We can't imagine what you must be going through. May God wrap...Read More » ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: Allen (Red) and Geneva Cruey - WV

“Worked with David many years a goo man and friend. Will be missed. May god bless each of family members. ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Randall Underwood - Fayetteville, WV

“The staff of Blue Ridge Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family during this most difficult time. ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home



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David Hockett

David Hockett, 55 of Coal City, WV went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 25, 2011.
David was born November 20, 1955 in Ohio to David Jackson Hockett and Doris Ruth Hockett. He worked as an electrician for the coal mining industry for 35 years last working at Kingston Mines for the past 13 ½ years.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Ronald Utt Senior, his grandson Dakota Hockett, and brother-in-law David Utt Jr.
David was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father and grandfather. During his lifetime he enjoyed working in the coal mines, fishing, golfing and loved the beach. He was a member and Deacon of the Stotesbury Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife Ramona Faye Utt-Hockett, son Ronald Hockett and his wife Donna of Pineyview, daughter Ruth Bragg and her husband Curtis of Coal City. Six grandchildren; Corey, Landon, Kaiden, Brianna, Hunter, and Madison. Mother-in-law Lillian Utt of Princewick. Seven sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law. Several nieces and nephews as well as numerous great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor Mark Hatfield and Pastor Ronnie Bell officiating.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Burial will follow at Hot Coal Cemetery at Sophia.
Friends may gather with the family Wednesday from 6 – 9 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.