Donald E. Hocutt

Age 73, late of Lockport passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born and raised in Fayette, AL, moved to Chicago in the late 1950's, and a resident of Lockport since 1983. A proud United States Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran, during his time of service he received many medals of honor and was decorated for bravery in combat. He loved computers, motorcycles, cars, and physics. He thoroughly enjoyed attending all his daughter's sporting events, he was the camera man and always was his daughters and her team's biggest fan.  His greatest joy in life was being a father. He was a kind and loving soul and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his mother, Ann (Nee Bass) Strickling; his father, Eldon Hocutt; one brother, Tommy Wright; and a sister, Deborah Wright.

Survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Tracy (Amanda Ahlburg) Hocutt of Australia; his second daughter, Serenity Herrera, many dear friends, his entire Marine Corp family, and the Marine Vets Motorcycle Club.

Inurnment with Full Military Honors will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 12:30pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421.