William Allan Hoke Sr., 63, of Pensacola Florida, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2017 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Allan was born in Selma on October 24, 1953, to Michael Nardin Hoke, Jr. and Florence Millhouse Hoke.

Allan attended Selma High School. He was employed by H&H Manufacturing for many years and worked for James Johnson Sr., a long term friend.

He and his family subsequently moved to Orange Beach, where Allan became a business partner at GRJ Blinds for 15 years and then worked for Brett-Robinson Properties until he retired.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Donna McIntyre Hoke; his son William Allan Hoke Jr., daughter, Hailey Hoke Pope, five grandchildren, Jaylin, Mac, Chase, Kyler and Sean Jr., all of Pensacola; his stepmother Bernice Hoke; brothers, Mike Hoke (Susan) of Birmingham; Dr. Dan Hoke (Gail) of Selma and his sister Mary Lea Roselle(Richard) of Nashville, Tennessee; along with various nieces and nephews.

Allan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him

There will be a celebration of life held at the Orange Beach Pier on Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m.