Ronald “Dean” Hockett, 70, of Crawfordsville passed away Dec. 19, 2023, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
He was born April 29, 1953, at Crawfordsville, to the late Richard Leon and Della Mae (Tolliver) Hockett.
Dean graduated from Southmont High School in 1972. He married Shirley Ann Hall on Aug. 31, 1998. She preceded him in death April 21, 2018.
Dean retired from RR Donnelley after 27 years of service as a press operator. He was a member of the Eagles, Moose and the Crawfordsville American Legion Post 72. He enjoyed golfing.
He is survived by son Richard (Cierra) Hockett; daughter Christina Whitaker; brothers, Gary (Donna) Hockett and Curtis (Debbie) Hockett; sister Judy (Jim) Thomas; grandchildren, Megan, Amanda, Rikki, Asher and Mallorie; great-granddaughter Brooklyn; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Shirley.
Visitation will be at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery North.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Dean’s memory to Marie Canine Cancer Center, 1706 Lafayette Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Sanders Priebe Funeral Care is entrusted with care.
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