Thurmond Hockaday

Mr. Thurmond L. Hockaday, 91, of Advance, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born March 3, 1927 in Davie County. Mr. Hockaday retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a member of Macedonia Moravian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Hockaday and Pattie Cope Hockaday; one sister, Mary York and two brothers, Huston and Lester Hockaday. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Flora Mae Hockaday and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Macedonia Moravian Church with Pastor Greg Little officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Macedonia Moravian Church, 700 NC Hwy. 801 North, Advance, NC 27006. The family wishes to thank all those who helped during this difficult time.

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