Harold Louis (Hal) Hocker, Jr., age 78 of Centreville, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 17, 1930, a son of the late Harold Louis and Alvina Elizabeth (Rathje) Hocker, Sr. Hal graduated from Lakeshore High School, St. Claire Shores in 1948. On Dec. 9, 1950 Hal married Ruth Husk in Angola, IN. He worked in sales and was a partner at Pentek Corp. Indianapolis, IN for 20 years retiring in 1987. Hal also worked at Weyheauser from 1963 - 1968. Hal was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Centreville and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife Ruth Hocker, Centreville daughters Sheryl (John) Furey of Constantine, Cynthia (Michael) Daskivich of San Antonio, TX, Mary (Michael) Mingus of Sturgis, Carol (Kemp) Kotschevar of Centreville, son Gary (Marsha) Hocker of Constantine, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Crystal Smous, sisters, Carmen Hardee and Marilyn Yates and brother Charles Hocker. According to his wishes Hal's body has been donated to the U of M Anatomical Donations Program. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Centreville or Sturgis Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Eley Funeral Home in Centreville.