Stephen Hosking Sr.

Stephen James "Jim" Hosking Sr, age 72, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Tom Wilson officiating.  Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Stephen was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 12, 1944, the son of Stephen Henry and Edna (Whear) Hosking.  He graduated from Henry Ford High School in Detroit, MI with the class of 1962.  Jim married Sandra Ann DeCormier on March 9, 1968.

Jim retired as a Police Officer from the City of Detroit in 1995.  He enjoyed guns, fast cars, trains and camping. He also enjoyed keeping in touch with family and friends on Facebook.  Jim loved hanging out with his friends at Mega Coney Island in Grand Blanc, MI.  Jim served his country as a Marine Sniper in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.  He attended St. Johns Free Methodist Church and was a member of the VFW.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Hosking, daughter Carole and Samuel Vazquez, son Stephen Hosking Jr., grandchildren; James Vazquez, Samantha Vazquez, Cassandra Vazquez, Atley Hosking, Ethan Hosking, Caleb Salisbury and Brei Hosking.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to Oncology Unit at Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.