In Remembrance Of
James Hoke
James Robert Hoke of Smithville, MO passed away on November 22nd 2022 at the age of 75. After several months of declining health, James died peacefully at NorthCare Hospice House.
James was born in Norfolk, Virginia on April 15th, 1947, to Elmer and Catherine (Bennett) Hoke. He was the oldest of seven children. The family moved to Smithville in 1960 and he graduated from Smithville High School in 1966. James married Kathy Noland on January 29th, 1970. James was a member of the Smithville Methodist Church. He was active in The Boy Scouts of America for 35 years including 14 years as Scout Master for Troop 412, 3 trips to Phillmont High Adventure Camp and 35 trips to Bartle Scout Reservation. He was a Honorary Warrior, Sachem Red Evening Sun in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
James was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife Kathy Irene Hoke; children Jeffrey (Angela) Hoke; Jason (Chris Piel) Hoke; Justin Hoke; granddaughters Addison Hoke; Aryana Hoke; step grandson Garrett (Sarah) Steenrod; great grandson Gaten Steenrod. Sisters Barbara Wade, Diana Noland, Wanda Jarvis, Mary Head, Patricia Head, Janice Hoke and 6 nieces and 7 nephews.
Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO
Burial will be held at Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery for the family.
Memorials can be directed to NorthCare Hospice House, 2800 Clay Edwards Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
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Bill and Valerie Becker
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in your time of loss.
Larry Summers
Rest in Peace James-Always cheerful & pleasant friend- God Bless ❤️
Mary Arlene Smith
Kathy I am so sorry for your and the family’s loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Shirley Roggy (Hoke)
James will be missed my thoughts and prayers for your lose.
Linda Dowsey Outersky
So very sorry for your loss Kathy and family. James was such a nice guy. Prayers to you all.
Cassie Hoke
So sorry for your loss, prayers for comfort for you all.
Kathryn Borgmier Jennings
So sorry for your loss. Rest easy James.
Bonnie Warren previously with Ronnie Van Winkle and State Farm
Sorry to hear of Mr Hoke’s passing. Condolences to his family.
Joyce Vetter
All I can think of is all the times I spent in the country during the summer. With you and the girls. We had so much fun. Climbing trees, walking for miles across the fields and creeks. Hours laughing discovering things. A. Time gone by. Something kids won’t experience any more.
Spic and Span the pigs. Swinging from the chicken house on a rope. Throwing mud pies at the chicken house, Aunt Catherine waking us at day break making us wash the dried mud off, with that freezing well water. Lol
Such a wonderful time. You are so loved and are so missed.
Karen and Shannon Griffin
We are so sorry for your loss. We are holding you in our thoughts.
Karen and Shannon
Donna Assel
Kathy I’m so sorry to here of James passing .My thought and prayers are with you and the family.
Joseph Kimsey
I’ll always remember James, who was a great Scoutmaster and kind mentor. My deepest condolences to his family.
Sandy Littrell
I am so sad to hear about Mr. Hoke. My son Brad Welch had him for a boy scout leader back in the 90’s. He was a fine man who had the patience of a saint. You will be missed for sure.
Mary Ann Holt
My thoughts and prayers for the Hoke family. James was a very nice man.
Paul Porter
So sorry to hear. Prayers to the family and God bless you.
Anita Burchit
So sorry for your family’s loss. Praying for comfort
Heather Faulkner
Jason – I am so sorry to learn about your dad’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies for you and your families loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Love you. – Heather