He was born March 13, 1929 in Halifax County to the late Hugh F. and Maggie Williams Hockaday.  

Jimmie was in the Army and fought on the front lines during the Korean War as a machine gunner.

 He married Nora Elizabeth Iles in 1958 and had three children, two boys and a girl.  

He was a major contributor to the creation of Halifax Academy, with he and his father building the first buildings on the property.

 Jimmie was a master carpenter, building many of the homes in the Littleton and Roanoke Rapids area.

 He also did drafting work, designing most of the homes that he built.

 In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters Mary Rebecca Hockaday and Dorothy Louise Hockaday; and his niece Sharon Aldenderfer.  

He is survived by his wife Nora Elizabeth “Libby” Iles Hockaday; his sons James E. “Jamie” Hockaday, Jr. and wife Julia; Charles Christopher Hockaday and partner Steven Green; his daughter Nora Leigh Labrecque and husband Randy; his grandchildren Cindy Blackmon and husband Justin; Ryan Hockaday; Eric Hockaday; and Mary Beth Labrecque; and his niece Carol Simmons and husband Robert.  

Mr. Hockaday is also survived by his brother and sisters-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2. 2015 at 2:00 PM at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service with Rev. Mike Currin officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.  

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and all other times at the home.  

Memorial Donations may be made to Home Health and Hospice of Halifax 220 Smith Church Rd. Building C Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.  

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.