Paul R. Hocking

January 29, 1929 - May 26, 2016

Paul Hocking, born January 29, 1929 in Alma, MI, passed peacefully Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Saline, MI. A Saline graduate, he married his high school sweetheart on June 17, 1950 and they were happily married for 59 years when Virginia (Henderson) Hocking passed away. The family is comforted knowing they are together again. A graduate of both Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan, Paul was a high school teacher and later a college professor. He loved camping, Michigan football and boating. For years, Paul and Virginia were members of the Ford Yacht Club and spent many days on their sailboat Misty. That's how his family remembers him most fondly, a captain wearing a Greek sailing hat sailing the Great Lakes. He was the beloved father of Julie (Mike) O'Keefe of Saline, Mike (Denise) Hocking of Howell, and Debbie (Bryan) Patrick of Manitou Beach. He was an incredible Grandpa to Jennifer Steben (Tyler), Megan Webb (Zach), Brittany Robbins, Kari Katerberg (Nolan), and Dylan Robbins (Alexandra). He was a wonderful Great-Grandpa to little ones, Sydney, Ryan, Sawyer, Rafe, Kenley, Raya, and Jazlyn. They all will forever be grateful for his influence on their lives. Rest in peace. We love you. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Saline First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Marble Park Cemetery in Milan, MI. Memorial contributions in Paul’s name may be made to the Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the Church where friends may begin calling on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M.