Obituary of Anson Ardell Hokett

Anson “Sam”Ardell Hokett, 83, passed away Sunday morning, September 12, 2021; after a courageous

battle fighting multiple health problems. He was born in Corcoran, California but his family returned to

Hobart, Oklahoma, when he was a young boy. His parents are deceased, Johnnie Hokett and Hallie Sewell Hokett, as well as, his older brothers David and Ray Lynn.  He is survived by his loving wife, Judith “Judy” Hokett, his son Walter A. Hokett (Angel) and three precious grandsons, Anson Walter, Angelo Ardell and Nathan Gregory, his sister-in law, Jeanne Lewis of Virginia, his sisters, Judy Signorelli (George), Janice Hokett, brother James Hokett, many nephews and nieces and dear friends.

Upon high school graduation, Sam joined the US Air Force and served for twenty years including many Vietnam tours. He highly valued education and during his service he earned his Bachelors degree in Education at the University of Arizona and shortly after his military retirement, completed his Master’s degree in Industrial Arts at Northern Arizona University.  He then taught middle and high school students in TUSD for twenty one years, which he truly loved and was a highly respected educator.

Sam was a loving, kind, thoughtful, supportive gentlemanly family man. He also was a world traveler, visiting or stationed in 95 countries during his military days and retirement. He also enjoyed fishing with a special friend, Stewart Bagwell.

Sam was an active member of St. Francis De Sales Church serving as a Eucharistic Minister for many years.  His Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Francis De Sales, 1375 S. Camino Seco on Friday, September 24 at 10:00 AM.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Lung Association, Rheumatoid Arthritis Association Foundation or the Pima County School Retirees ‘Association Scholarship Fund.

Please take a moment to remember Sam and his devotion to his family and friends.  He will always remain in our hearts and memories.