Wayne Hockaday, 80 of Milford passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home after a short illness.

He was a longtime member of the Ladysmith and Bowling Green Volunteer Rescue Squads and was known for his sense of humor. He was a huge NASCAR fan, enjoyed cutting grass and loved to dance with his “Mary E”. In recent years he drove school buses for the Caroline County School System.

He is survived by his wife, Mary E. “Liz” Hockaday; eight children, Mary Hockaday, Michael Hockaday (Patsy), Myra Perkins (William), Marcie Lesher (Stephen), Mickey Mallory (Josh), Temple Elliott (Sandy), Teresa Sullivan (Bug) and Missy Heinbaugh (special one that he raised); four sisters, Charlotte Storm, Phyllis Acors, Nancy Hart (John) and Patsy Overton; two brothers, George Hockaday and Donald Hockaday; twenty-two grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Bowling Green chapel of Storke Funeral Home on Sunday, August 4^th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be Monday, August 5^th at 11:00 am at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Upper King and Queen Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.