William Robert Hocker, 68, of Avondale, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Laura Stonemetz Hocker.
Born on Nov. 26, 1952, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert William and Mary Jane (Campbell) Hocker.
Mr. Hocker was a graduate of Ridley High School in Folsom, the class of 1970. He continued his education and earned a bachelor’s degree at West Chester University. He loved his family and his grandchildren were the light of his life. He dedicated his life to a career in law enforcement working as a federal special agent, retiring in 2009.
He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, golfing, and telling stories of summers at the Jersey Shore.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Hocker is survived by his children, Lauren Missirlian (Albert), Christopher W
William Hocker (Lindsay), and Julie Elizabeth Hocker; grandchildren Luke, Claire, Henry, and Brooke, and siblings Dennis Hocker (Lynn), Susan Hartel (Edward), Nancy Plank, and Amy Giulian (Karl), sister-in-law Judy, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hocker is preceded in death by his brother David Hocker and his brother-in-law George Plank.
All services will be private. Contributions may be made in Mr. Hocker’s name to the DEA Survivor Benefits Fund, https://survivorsbenefitfund.org or 2020 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 659; Washington, DC 20006. Arrangements by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove.
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