HOKE
Jesse “Arnold” Hoke, 78, of White Sulphur Springs, WV completed his journey here on earth at home on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from dementia. He was diagnosed with dementia four years ago as a result of a stroke in 2012.
Arnold was born to the late Neva Spence Hoke and Jessie James Hoke on September 4, 1943, in Glace, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Leo, Kenny, and James; sisters, Helen Mae Morgan, Julie Foley, Nellie Boggs, and Betty Hubbard.
Arnold grew up in Glace, WV working on a small farm and family-owned sawmill, where he learned the value of hard work. He started a logging business for himself in 1965 at which he worked with his son, Eddie, joining him in that business, before he graduated high school and continued to work until he had a stroke in 2012. He was diagnosed with dementia in 2017. Dementia is called the long goodbye, and it is.
Arnold loved his son, Eddie, dearly. His granddaughter, Cristin, was the light of his life. His great grandkids, Jared and Elane, were loved and spoiled by him. He loved when they would come running to him for a hug, as he did with Cristin, when she was little.
Arnold loved his dogs, to hunt and fish, planting his gardens, and going to flea markets before having his stroke. Most of all he loved mowing grass and especially with Jared or Elane riding along on his lap. He would spend hours mowing that big field on his John Deere mower.
Arnold was just a big old hard-working bear of a man who loved to talk and spend time with his family. He will be missed, even though he had not recognized his family most of the time the last couple of years. If you know a family dealing with this horrible disease, please support them any way you can.
Arnold is survived by his wife of 57 years and caregiver, Carol Hubbard Hoke; his son and caregiver, Eddie Hoke (Carolyn); his granddaughter and caregiver, Cristin Krinke (Darrel); great-grandchildren, Jared and Elane Krinke; and sister, Sadie Feury (Golden) all from White Sulphur Springs, WV; one brother, Roscoe Hoke of Glace, WV; special great-nephew, Bryan Humphries of Smith Mountain Lake, VA; and several nieces and nephews.
A wake was held at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs, WV on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Wallace & Wallace funeral home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 12 p.m., with graveside services following at Maple Dale Cemetery with Pastor Ralph Hubbard officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Hoke, Greg Hubbard, Darrel Krinke, and Jared Krinke.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Greenbrier Humane Society.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs is in charge of arrangements.
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