On Tuesday friends, family and many others gathered to say goodbye to the husband and wife who were shot to death at their Boyle County store on Friday.
Michael and Angela Hockensmith were gunned down at ABC Gold, Games and More in Danville. A business client of theirs, Daniel Smith, was also killed.
The couple’s viewing was held on Tuesday in Pulaski County at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Family is doing their best to pull through this troubling time.
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“I love you all, I miss you, but I know you are in heaven,” said Tony Hockensmith, Michael’s brother. It is an unshakable faith that Tony said is keeping him and his family strong. They now face a battle most people can’t comprehend.
“It was painful, it was probably one of the most painful things I have ever experienced,” said Tony.
It’s the pain of losing such wonderful people. Along with business client Daniel Smith, Michael and Angela were shot to death in their Danville store Friday morning. The couple’s nine year old hid with his one year old sister and called for help.
“They lost their parents it’s going to be hard, but they have so much love and support,” said Tony.
It’s the same love Michaels brother said the couple shared with everyone they met. It was obvious on Tuesday from the sea of mourners at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home.
“They would reach into your life and change it, all you had to do was be around and they would change you,” said Tony.
The duo’s contagious smiles, happy hearts, and endless love for God and family is how they will be remembered. Two lives loved ones credit for bringing a community together.
“This is maybe God’s plan and he has a purpose and he has a reason for it… And it is going to work its way out,” said Tony.
With tragedy comes triumph. The couple’s family said they know justice will be served and the good in this world will prevail.
“It’s just made us stronger, this killer didn’t weaken us, he made the community stronger and he will be caught,” said Tony.
The couple’s funeral will also be at Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m..
As for the gunman, he’s described as a white, heavy-set man who is 40 to 50 years old. Investigators believe he could have been wearing a disguise at the time of the shootings.
ATF is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
If you have any information, contact the Danville Police Department.
