Mr. Avery Hoke, about 60 years of age and formerly a resident of Claremont, was found dead in bed in his bed Thursday morning at his new home in Conover. He died in his sleep some time during the night, and death was attributed to heart failure.
Mr. Hoke, a contractor, had moved with his family from Hickory to Conover Wednesday of this week. He died the first night the family spent in the Conover house.
The deceased is survived by his widow and several children.
Obituary from THE CATAWBA NEWS ENTERPRISE, 7 June 1932.
Funeral services for Mr. Avery Hoke, who was found dead in his bed Thursday morning in Conover, were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Mt. Calvary Lutheran church with his pastor, Rev. B.M. Sigmon, conducting. Interment followed in the Claremont cemetery.
Mr. Hoke, who was 60 years of age, and a native of Claremont, was found dead Thursday morning by members of the family who had gone to wake him up. Apparently he was in his usual health Wednesday evening when he retired. He complained of no illness. Death was attributed to heart failure.
The Hoke family had moved to Conover Wednesday, the day before Mr. Hoke's death. Mr. Hoke was engaged in the contracting business. He is survived by his widow and several children.
Mr. Avery Hoke, about 60 years of age and formerly a resident of Claremont, was found dead in bed in his bed Thursday morning at his new home in Conover. He died in his sleep some time during the night, and death was attributed to heart failure.
Mr. Hoke, a contractor, had moved with his family from Hickory to Conover Wednesday of this week. He died the first night the family spent in the Conover house.
The deceased is survived by his widow and several children.
Obituary from THE CATAWBA NEWS ENTERPRISE, 7 June 1932.
Funeral services for Mr. Avery Hoke, who was found dead in his bed Thursday morning in Conover, were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Mt. Calvary Lutheran church with his pastor, Rev. B.M. Sigmon, conducting. Interment followed in the Claremont cemetery.
Mr. Hoke, who was 60 years of age, and a native of Claremont, was found dead Thursday morning by members of the family who had gone to wake him up. Apparently he was in his usual health Wednesday evening when he retired. He complained of no illness. Death was attributed to heart failure.
The Hoke family had moved to Conover Wednesday, the day before Mr. Hoke's death. Mr. Hoke was engaged in the contracting business. He is survived by his widow and several children.
Family Members
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Ollie Lena Hoke Morrow
1895–1968
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Raymond Earl Hoke
1897–1898
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Charles Fred Hoke
1900–1972
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Zoie Mabel Hoke Warren
1903–1984
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George Walter Hoke
1904–1956
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Mary Emma Hoke Huffman
1907–1989
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Clyde Everette "Ebb" Hoke
1910–2005
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Johnson M Hoke
1913–1915
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Avery Eugene Hoke
1916–1986
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Phil Ray "Old Folks" Hoke Sr
1919–1998
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