Michael Joseph "Mike" Hoctor, age 67, of Wilkesville, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home.  He was born August 19, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Joseph J. Hoctor and Wanda L. Haywood Six.  Mike graduated from Grove City High School with the class of 1976.  He was a retired self-employed truck driver who was an avid gun collector and horse enthusiast.  Mike is survived by his wife, Sandy J. Smith Hoctor; mother, Wanda L. Six; daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Kevin Leo; son, Jarrod Hoctor; step-son, Matthew Smith; granddaughters, Kennedy Cox (William) and Brooklyn Wright (Michael); great-grandson, Ryland Michael Wright; siblings, Kathy McKean (David), Tracie Woltz, and James Hoctor (Michelle), along with several nieces and nephews.  Mike was preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Hoctor, and his beloved step-father, Jerry L. Six.  Calling hours will be Monday, January 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 6, at 10 a.m.  at the McWilliams Funeral Home with Pastor John Pelletier officiating.  Burial will follow in the Radcliff Cemetery.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.