Bill Mack Hocker, 80, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hemphill.

Bill was born in Russell, Kansas on July 13, 1941 to Mack Hocker and Bonnie Moore Hocker.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and later earned his Associates Degree in Psychology.  He worked for many years as a machinist and worked in RV Repair at Lloyd's Trailer Sales in Port Neches before his retirement. He was a 12 year resident of Sabine County having previously resided in Port Arthur.  He was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church and he loved to fish.

Bill is survived by his wife, Nancy Hebert of Hemphill; sons, Michael Hocker and wife, Rosemary, of Houston and Billy Hocker of Spring; step-son, Jay Stauffer of Humbler; daughter, Jacqueline Wasson and husband, Dean, of Houston; step-daughter, Penny Garner of Nederland; brother, Joe Hocker and wife, Delores, of Midlothian; sister, Jennifer Frank and husband, Victor, of Spring; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Bonnie Hocker and brother, Roy Hocker.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.