John Ross Hockaday's obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2025 in Shelbyville, Tennessee

John Ross Hockaday

May 30, 1943 - June 19, 2025 (82 years old)

Shelbyville, Tennessee

John Ross Hockaday's obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2025 in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doak-Howell Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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John Ross Hockaday

May 30, 1943 - June 19, 2025 (82 years old)

Shelbyville, Tennessee

John Ross Hockaday Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 19, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Ross Hockaday of Shelbyville, Tennessee. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bonna Morris and Mallie Vera Garrett Hockaday; and his brothers, George, Emmett, Jim and William "Bill" Hockaday.

He is survived by: his wife June D. Williams Hockaday; his sons, John "JJ" Hockaday, Jr. (Laisha) of Shelbyville and Jeff R. Hockaday of Shelbyville; his grandchildren, Jessica Cook (Keith), Jordin Ray (Tyler), Cassidy Barnes (Nolan) and Kenzi Miller (Eli); his great grandchildren, Beckham, Sophi, Will and Vivi Kate; and his sisters, Rose Alonzo (Al) of Bloomingdale, IL, Faye Derryberry of Ramer, TN and Susie Huckabee (Johnny) of Eads, TN. He is also survived by many nieces, and nephews.

Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital @ http://www.stjude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doak-Howell Funeral Home & Cremation Services



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739 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

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739 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160

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