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.jpg) Max D. Hocking, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Max was born on April 9, 1929 in Edwards Co., Illinois, the son of Cleo and Martha Ellen (Judge) Hocking. He married Margaret A. (Eagleson) on April 10, 1949 in Henderson, KY and she preceded him in death on July 19, 2003.
Max was a hardworking, generous, and respected businessman of this community. He was a master of many trades. Max's curiosity led to success in many endeavors. Max loved his family and friends and enjoyed sharing stories. He always had a smile and a helping hand for others. He will be greatly missed.
Max is survived by his son, Doug (Mary) Hocking of Debary, FL; daughter, Margaret J. (Bill) Davison of Shelbyville, IL; special friend, Herma Dycus of Olney; grandchildren, Allison (Ross) Etheridge, Phillip (Lisa) Hocking, Lacy Opp, and Megan Anne (Robert) Steed; great-grandchildren, Lily Etheridge, Max Etheridge, and Isaac Opp; brother, Bob (Nancy) Hocking; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
A graveside service held at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney obituary & photo – November 20, 2018
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Sam L. Jarvis (1966)
This is 02 Dec 2018, and I do not check this email like I used to, so I am so very sad to read of this great man's passing. I did not know Max really that well, but everytime we would happen to see each other, we would at least speak, or have a conversation. Max NEVER made me feel less important than him, which I always knew he was. I had a ton of respect for Max. If my memory serves me correctly (??), I believe Max told me he used to own school buses in Olney, and operated out of the building where Alan Thomas has his store now, on N. Walnut. Such a nice man, I am sure the Heavenly Father needed his time and help in Heaven So sorry, Max, but it something we all face. It was a such a nice pleasure knowing you, Sir!