Leon David Hocquard Sr.
July 1, 1952-Aug 15, 2022
Leon David Hocquard Sr. of Crawfordsville passed away Monday night, Aug. 15, 2022, at Franciscan Health of Lafayette. He was 70.
Born July 1, 1952, at Lansing, Michigan, he was the son of Raymond E. Hocquard and Marvel M. Courtright Hocquard. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. He later worked as a commercial shrimper. He married Janet Ann Rowan and they were together 48 years until she preceded him in death Aug. 7, 2021. He was a strong, selfless devoted patriarch to the family; a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend.
Surviving family includes: three daughters, Robin Cunningham, Robbie (Paul) Misner and Marvel Hocquard; two sons, Leon Hocquard Jr. and Sonny Hocquard; two granddaughters that he raised, Winter (Kyle) Shahan and Autumn Hocquard; granddaughter Katelyn Beverlin; two great-granddaughters, Novalee Shahan and Janet Ann Hocquard; niece Judi Rowan (Roland) Cruickshank; and a nephew that he raised, Billy Ross.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Hocquard; parents; three brothers; one sister; and great-grandson Leon David Hocquard III.
In keeping with his wishes there will not be a public visitation or funeral. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Darlington, with military rites by the American Legion Post 72 Honor Guard. Arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.
