Oather William Hocutt
1916-1985





Oather William "Bill" Hocott was born Fbruary 13, 1916 at Huntington, Sebastian Co., Ar. to Wyatt Burton & Kittie Elizabeth King Hocott. September 8, 1945 Oather married Betty Gean Rhines Bellefontaine at Hillsborough, Florida. They divorced in 1951 at Dade Florida. His 2nd wife was Marjorie Edna Shepherd McKenzie. They were divorced later in 1955 at Escambia, Florida. His 3rd wife was Charlotte Roberts from Alabama. They married at Pascagoula, Jackson Co. Mississippi.

October 16, 1940 Oather registered for the military draft at Kern Co. California. On February 13, 1941 he enlisted in the US Air Force and served until April 14, 1948. His second enlistment was May 29, 1948, serving until June 30, 1961. His rank was MSgt.

Oather William "Bill" Hocott passed away October 23, 1985 at Okalossa, Florida. His burial was in Beal Mmorial Cemetery at Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Co., Florida.