Donnie J. Hockman
Co-Founder, Hockman Auctions, LLC
Auctioneer , CAI, GRI, AARE
Member of the WVAA Hall of Fame, NAA

Donnie Jerell Hockman, 44, of Martinsburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, after a brave battle with cancer.
Donnie was born July 10, 1961, in Owensboro, KY, where he was the youngest of 6 boys. He was raised in Shepherdstown, WV and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1980. He was married to his wife, Theresa for 24 years and was the father to 3 children, Selena, Nathaniel and Colton.
In addition to being a devoted husband, father and Christian, Donnie was also passionate about being an auctioneer. His foremost goal as an auctioneer was helping people, and he believed in being an honest and faithful professional. He and his wife built their company, Hockman Auctions, LLC, around these ideals and he will be greatly missed by his "team."

Donnie graduated in 1992 from the World wide College of Auctioneering School in Iowa and later earned his West Virginia Real Estate Broker License. Donnie achieved many professional accomplishments in the auction and real estate industries throughout his career, including prestigious designations from Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), and Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (AARE). Donnie was a very proud member of the National Auctioneers Association and the past president of the West Virginia Auctioneers Association. He was recently honored by the WVAA by being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Every aspect of Donnie's life was guided by his faith. He was a dedicated member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and his community. He conducted numerous charity auctions for St. Jude's Children's Hospital, St. Joseph Parish School, the March of Dimes, Make a Wish Foundation, Hospice, Have A Heart, and many other community organizations.

Donnie was an avid big game hunter across the United States and an antiques collector. He enjoyed hunting trips with his brothers, children and friends, his most recent trips being to Nebraska, Maine, and Georgia this year. Donnie will be remembered most for his enthusiasm, charisma, drive and love of people. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

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