William H. Hock

William H. Hock, 85, Independence, MO, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Mr. Hock was born January 19, 1922, in Cairo, IL, to Mary (Riddle) Hock and James E. Hock. William was a WWII veteran, serving from 1941 to 1945 in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class. He was employed by Dollins Tool and Gage as a tool and die maker until his retirement in 1988. He loved to travel, fish, and camp with his wife Gloria. He was a God fearing gentle man who served as a Priest in the East Independence Community of Christ. William is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gloria; one son, David and wife Michelle; grandson Mathew and wife Nicole; granddaughter Nicole Hock; a great-grandson, Logan; and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Ettinger, Cocoa Beach, FL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Wednesday at the Chapel. A memorial service will also be held at the East Independence Community of Christ at 7:00 pm Thursday. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com. Contributions are suggested to the East Independence Community of Christ Oblation Fund. (Arr: Speaks Suburban Chapel. 816-373-3600)