James Sidney Hockaday Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Sidney Hockaday (South Bend, Indiana), departing on May 21, 2025 at the age of 100. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Sidney and Minerva Hockaday; his wife Ruby Williams; his grandson DeCarlo Hockaday; his niece Deborah Kingsberry; and his siblings, Leslie Hockaday, John Hockaday, William "Buddy" Hockaday, Minerva "Tiny" Grant, Clara Harvell, Mable Hockaday and Ervin Hockaday.
He is survived by: his cousin Henry Shaw; his children, Lester Hockaday (Veronica), Michael Hockaday, Michelle Hockaday, Mark Hockaday (Monique), Sherry Caldwell (Malcom) and Phillip Hockaday (Patricia); and his sister Bertina Watkins of Willingboro. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.
Viewing was held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Augustine's Catholic Church (1501 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
