He was born March 9, 1925, in Collins, AR to the late Dank Hokes and Minnie Bosley Hokes. He was united in matrimony to Vicotria Lee Jiles Hokes on December 12, 1954. From this union, ten children were born. He worked as a farmer until his retirement. He became a member of The School Street Church of Christ in 1983. He lead a full life surrounded by family and friends. He loved to tell animated stories and enjoyed a good western. He left an impression on all those he met.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Victoria Lee Jiles Hokes, of Dermott, AR, Rosie Flowers, of Dermott, AR, sons, Rickey Hokes, of Big Springs, TX, Herman Hokes (Pam), of Big Springs, TX, and Freddie Hokes, of Dermott, AR, daughters, Delores Racey, Milwaukee, WI, Vickie O'Neal (Robert), of Dermott, AR, Rosie Hegler (Kenneth), of Dermott, AR, and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Those who preceded him in death include his son, Norris Hokes, Jr., daughter, Prince Mae Hokes, Brothers, Herbert Hokes, Massey Hokes, Edward Hokes, and Charlie Hokes, sisters, Virgil Turner, Dolly Smith, Willie Lewis, and Mary Lou Houston.
Due to COVID-19, a Private Graveside service will be Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 11am in Little Zion Cemetery, in Baxter, AR.
Condolences(10)
LISA HIGGINBOTHAM
DERMOTT, AR Thursday, April 30, 2020 So sorry for your loss. I have known Mr. Hokes for many years through the clinic and he was always so sweet. Thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time.Brenda Barnes
Dermott, AR Thursday, April 30, 2020 My deepest condolences u will forever be in my heart ❤️Maria Hokes
Big Spring, TX Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Rest in Peace .Mr NorrisHerman
Texas, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 From your son herman I will miss you always.Angela oneal
littlerock, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 From your granddaughter I will love you always and forever.Freddie hokes
Dermott, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 From your son freddie dad you will always be missedrobert oneal
DERMOTT, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Mr.hokes you will be missed.Vickie m O'Neal
Dermott, AR Tuesday, April 28, 2020 You are a man of courage and strength and you will truly be missed by all your family.Kenneth w Hegler
Dermott, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Goodbye until we meet again father-in-law.Rosie Hegler
dermott, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 Love you Dad always and forever.