James L. Hockett Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James L. Hockett Sr. of Newberry, South Carolina, who passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul B. Hockett, Sr. and Mary Waters Hockett; and his sister-in-law Mary Carolyn "Inky" Hockett. He is survived by: his wife Lynn Porter Hockett; his sons, Justin Hockett (Jennifer) of Prosperity, SC, Branson Hockett (Leah) of Mount Pleasant, SC, James "Jay" Hockett, Jr. (Starr) of Colorado and Troy Hockett of Silverstreet, SC; and his siblings, Mary Nell Riddle (Garry) of Newberry, SC, Paul B. Hockett, Jr. of Bosier City, LA, Jan (Gene Stokes), Jim (Cyrena Porter) and Jay (Donna Porter). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
