Jerry Clinton Hockaday passed away on October 10, 2021, in Texarkana, TX. He was born on August 13, 1947 in Schaal, AR to Thomas C. and Sunshine Hockaday.
Jerry was a long time resident of Mt. Pleasant where he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1966. Law Enforcement took him elsewhere, where he served as a DPS trooper, followed by a Private Investigator for over 16 years. He was employed by Red River Compounding Pharmacy. He enjoyed reading his bible, and watching sports. He particularly liked watching the Dallas Cowboys.
He is survived by his wife, Patti Long Hockaday of Texarkana; daughter, Angela Young of Hurley, MS; daughter & son-in-law, Sivi & Tim Cheek of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Ashley Hockaday, Christian Young, Will Young of Hurley, MS; Brett Cheek, Niki Cheek of Pittsburg; 2 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas E. and Reve Hockaday of Mt. Pleasant; 2 step-sons and step-grandchildren, Loxlee and Marlee Parker; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. and Sunshine Hockaday; brothers Jimmy L. Hockaday, Bobby Hockaday; son-in-law, William “Bill” Young; numerous special aunts.
A memorial service will be set at a later date.