Professor emeritus Norman J. Hocking, 81, of West Lafayette, died at 04:45 PM Sunday December 6, 2015 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus West Lafayette. He was born August 7, 1934, in Evanston, IL, to the late Elton and Clara Roudebush Hocking. Norman graduated from Carlton College with a Master’s Degree in English. Prof. Hocking taughtContinue Reading
Norman J. Hocking
August 7, 1934 - December 6, 2015
service
Service
Friendship House
1008 Cumberland Ave.
West Lafayette, In 47906
Friday 12/11,
6:00 pm
Professor emeritus Norman J. Hocking, 81, of West Lafayette, died at 04:45 PM Sunday December 6, 2015 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus West Lafayette. He was born August 7, 1934, in Evanston, IL, to the late Elton and Clara Roudebush Hocking. Norman graduated from Carlton College with a Master’s Degree in English. Prof. Hocking taught at Marietta College in Ohio and at Illinois State. Norman married Marianne Skidmore Hocking and they later divorced, Surviving are his children, Diane Hocking-Jeffries, Lafayette Sons, David Hocking(Katie),Lafayette, Daniel Hocking,Fowler Grand children, Brody Butcher,Lafayette,Connor Watson,Anna Watson, Emily Watson all of Lafayette. There will be a celebration of his life on Friday December 11, 2015 at the Friendship House community room, 1008 Cumberland Ave. West Lafayette, In 47906 from 6-6:30 pm .