Obituary
Ralph Wayne Hockett
January 31, 1936 – December 4, 2024
Ralph Wayne Hockett, 88, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters and granddaughter on December 4, 2024.
Born on January 31, 1936, in Carroll County, MO to Lester and Hallie Hockett, Ralph was the youngest of seven children. He grew up in Tina, MO and attended Tina-Avalon High School where he met the love of his life, Joan. They were married on February 18, 1956. Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18, serving his country until 1962. After leaving the military, he and Joan established their home in Lee’s Summit where they raised their four children, and he led a successful career as a tool and die machinist at Calmar Plastics for 37 years. Ralph was a proud member of Lee’s Summit Elks Lodge and frequented the local VFW Hall.
Ralph lived a lifetime full of laughter, always quick with a joke and rarely seen without a smile on his face. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed the outdoors by camping and golfing. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Ralph dedicated his life to taking care of those he loved and will be greatly missed by all.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Joan (Milliron); his children Debra Jo (Rick) Turney (Lee’s Summit), Linda Kay Hockett (Lee’s Summit), Mary Lou Cummins (Independence), and Mark Dean Hockett (Lee’s Summit); and his 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Visitation will be held on December 9th at 1:30 p.m., followed by a funeral at 2:30 p.m. at Langsford Funeral Home (115 SW 3rd Street) and burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens (18301 E Salisbury Road). A reception will be held afterward at the VFW Hall in Lee’s Summit (329 SE Douglas Street).
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Debbie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! I met your dad only a few times but what a sweet man!
It’s hard to lose your daddy! You took such sweet care of him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Kelly
Ralph was a kind man and good to everyone that crossed his path. Rick, specifically recalls how good he was to him. We were blessed to have known him.
We pray that your faith in the Lord and all the wonderful memories you have of this wonderful man sustain you in your time of sorry. Our deepest regards to Joan and each of the family members during this difficult time.
With much love and appreciation,
Rick & Jo Ann Snow.
Ralph was a great guy, good friend…..
lousy golfer. Always willing to volunteer to help out on any project. He will be sorely missed by his many friends. RIP Ralph.
I have no words was a GREAT freind we run hounds together all you kids please know I’m with ya
I pray you all are comforted by the blanket of Love from Family & Friends along with your countless fond memories. God bless you all & God Bless his soul.
What a great man. He will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to your families. Your dad was a very kind man and I know you’ll have many great memories to cherish and hold close. Prayers for peace and comfort to all, with love.
Ralph was a very generous man who was fun to be with. We will miss him .
Linda, Debbie, and Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Though I never met him I honor him, his life and his legacy. Without him we would not have you three lovely ladies. HE MUSTABEEN SOMETHING. Hate that I was unable to tell you this in person today, but please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Shalom,
Pennie