Merideth Alan Hoke

Merideth Alan Hoke, affectionately known as Mert, passed away on October 9. 2026, at Webster Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 27, 1965.

Mert was a logger for most of his life and owned and operated MH Logging. He was known as a hardworking man who enjoyed working and also liked doing mechanic work. Above all else, his number one priority was spending time with his family, and that devotion remained at the center of his life.

He was a Christian by faith and loved reading and studying the Bible. His faith was an important part of who he was and shaped the way he lived.

Mert is survived by his children and their families: Travis Hoke and Rachel Hoke of Webster Springs, Kayla Hoke Feagans and Jonathan Feagans of Cowen, and Dakota Hoke and Ryan Hoke, both of Cowen. He is also survived by his brothers, Roger, Evan, and Albert; his sisters, Venita Kessler, Bonnie Paul, Loretta Chaffin, and Carla Hoke; and his grandchildren, Devin and Gavin. He will be remembered with love by his family, whose time together meant so much to him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Hoke, mother, Lucille Spence Hoke and by his wife, Phyllis Hoke, brothers Benny Hoke and Mike Hoke.

Family and friends will be received for visitation on October 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home, 160 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 267, Cowen, West Virginia 26206. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com

Services are entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.