Obituary for Daryl Stephen Hokey

DARYL STEPHEN HOKEY

Daryl Stephen Hokey, 57 of Liberty passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born on February 28, 1965 in Batesville to Reverend Forest Hokey Sr. and Dorothy Reed Hokey.

Daryl grew up attending Pentecostal churches and was affiliated with Full Gospel Holiness Church in Connersville.

On May 28, 1988, he married Jamie Squires in Geneva, Florida.

Daryl was known as the Wheel Man. He owned and operated his own business called Wheel Specialist where he repaired wheels for many vehicles and dealerships in the surrounding counties and states.

You could often find Daryl fishing or mushroom hunting, but when it was time for food, he was headed home to enjoy his wife’s cooking he loved to eat. Most importantly, he cherished the time spent with his family; he was a true family man and would do anything for them.

Along with his wife Jamie of 34 years, he is survived by his daughter, Taylor McClure; a granddaughter, Kora Belle McClure; brothers, Mark Hokey, Jeff Hokey and Eric Hokey; sisters, Cheryl (Dan) McQueen, Vickie Dawson, Jennifer (Kevin) McNealy, Rebecca (Garry) Land and Tammy (Tim) Welch; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Daryl was preceded in death by his father and mother, Reverend Forest Hokey Sr. and Dorothy Hokey, brothers, Forest “Frosty” Hokey Jr., Brian Hokey, Curt Hokey, William and Thomas Hokey; and an infant sister, Katherine Hokey; and his mother and father in law, Bobby Jeanne and D.C. Francis Squires.

Visitation for Daryl will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 11 am until 1 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N. Main St., Liberty, Indiana 47353. The funeral service will begin at 1 pm with Pastor Jeff Hensley of Full Gospel Holiness officiating. Burial will follow in Cupps Chapel Cemetery.

To sign the online guestbook or to leave the family with a personal message visit www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com.