Lawrence “Bud” Hocamp

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Lawrence “Bud” Hocamp, 89 of Lakeview died July 11, 2021, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Bud was born Nov. 7, 1931, in Adair, Iowa, to Harold and Beryl (Kempster) Hocamp. Prior to moving to Lakeview, Bud was a long-time resident of Torrance, Calif., where he worked for Sears and Roebuck until his retirement. There were only a few places that you’d find Bud during the day after he retired: fishing, playing poker or pinochle, baking new and scrumptious desserts, and above all else watching sports (specifically tennis and golf). 

He is survived by his siblings, Marvin (Diane) Hocamp of Florida, MarSelene (Ray) Rathman of Greenfield, Iowa, Sally Rice of New Whiteland, Ind., and Charles (Donna) Hocamp of Asheville, N.C.; daughter, Sharon Quast of Blytheville; granddaughter, Cherie (Jeff) Askue of Blytheville; and great-grandchildren, Kayla Boden of Corona, Calif., Brandyn Dean of Jonesboro and Tristan Dean of Osceola.

Preceding Bud in death were his father and mother, Harold and Beryl Hocamp; siblings, Marilyn Skellenger, Shirley (Elton) Siedelmann, Kenneth Hocamp, Myrna (Jim) Smith, Merle Hocamp, Craig (Kathy) Hocamp, and Harold “Bill” William Hocamp Jr.; his longtime partner and love of his life, Reba “Bean” Perkins.

Graveside services will be held Friday, July 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.