Roy Lee Hock

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Roy Lee Hock, age 68, of Casey, IL, passed away at 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Twin Lakes Extended Care Facility in Paris, IL. He was born April 27, 1957, in Miami, FL, the son of Paul LeRoy Hock and Winnie Lou (Reed) Hock. On November 2, 2014, he married Renee Kidd-Marshall in Terre Haute, IN.

Survivors include his wife, Renee Kidd-Marshall Hock of Casey, IL; son, Jesse Hock of Robinson, IL; granddaughter, Alexia Hock Worstell; daughter, Virgina E. Parker of Omaha, NB; grandsons, Shane M. Maron Jr. and Parker M. Maron of Omaha, NB; sisters, Terri Hock (Stanley Fain) of Casey, IL; Karen Philippi (Mike) of Casey, IL and Shari Hock of Casey, IL; many nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces, their many pets and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Roy was a 1976 graduate of Casey High School. He retired after many years as an over-the-road truck driver. In his spare time he enjoyed attending car shows and cycles.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. His ashes will be interred by his parents in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, https://www.heart.org, or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, https://www.diabetes.org.

To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos, visit https://www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.

 

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