Leon David Hocquard, Sr.

July 1, 1952 – Aug 15, 2022

Leon David Hocquard, Sr. of Crawfordsville passed away Monday night at Franciscan Health of Lafayette.  He was 70.

Born July 1, 1952 in Lansing, Mich., 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 on Aug. 7, 2021. He was a strong, selfless devoted patriarch to the family; a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend.

Survivors include 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 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 Friday, August 19th at 11 a.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Darlington with military rites by the American Legion Post 72 honor guard.  Arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.