Gary Donald Hockman

June 10, 1947 - December 15, 2021

Gary Donald Hockman of Rolla, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 74. Gary was born on June 10, 1947 in Buffalo, New York to the late Donald and Rita (Rafelson) Hockman. On May 23, 1977 Gary was united in marriage to Anna Mae Woods on May 23, 1977, this union was joined with her four children. Gary and Anna Mae lived in California for some of their married life before moving to the area. He really loved vintage cars, and was a mechanic for most of his life. He was a transmission specialist, so tinkering with cars was not only his hobby, but his career as well. He loved taking the grandkids to car shows, especially the classic car shows. Gary was a lifelong time member of the Sunnyvale , California and Rolla Moose Lodge, where on any given day he could be found sitting with old friends, playing pool, or darts, and just hanging out. He enjoyed listening to classic rock, especially The Eagles, and Janis Joplin. He taught his grandchild the words to "Mercedes Benz" as soon as they could talk. Gary was baptized in the Catholic Church when he was 10. He was such a giver, he gave to many, many charities in his life, anytime he received anything in the mail asking for a donation (especially for children) he would send a donation. He was loved by many, and will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Gary Donald Hockman is survived by his companion and friend, Dottie Whitcomb, of Rolla, MO; step-children, Douglas Jones and wife Denise, of St. James, MO, Daniel Jones SR, of Cuba, MO, Selena Belleville and husband Chris, of Belle, MO, and James Jones SR and wife Gina, of St. Louis, MO; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, a host of extended family and many friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Father Brendan Griffey officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Chapel prior to the service form 11!AM until service time. Memorials are suggested and greatly appreciated to The Rolla Moose Lodge/ or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, cards are available at all James & Gahr locations.