Kenneth Eugene Hocker, 71, of LA Russell, Missouri departed this life on September 24, 2016 at his home.

Kenneth entered this life on April 17, 1945 to the union of the late Norman Eugene and Anna Margaret (McSpadden) Hocker. He was raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, later moving to Joplin, Missouri and finally making LA Russell, Missouri his home. He was a retired production worker at Butterball in Carthage, Missouri. He enjoyed listening to opera, fishing and driving.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Kenneth is survived by fifteen brothers and sisters, David Hocker, Paul Hocker, Robert Hocker, Earnest Hocker, Elizabeth Macias, Olinda West, Ricky Hocker, Dee Hocker, June Vlaun, Pearl Lovelady, Robin Hocker, Deborah Chandler, Randall Hocker, Kevin Hocker and Vada Capps; several nieces and nephews; friends, Nina and Phil Barkley who he resided with for eleven years; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Memorial services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Ozark Funeral Home, Anderson, Missouri with Pastor Tim Crampton officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Ozark Funeral Home, Anderson, Missouri.