Theodore M. Hoover Obituary (1925 - 2010)

Theodore Myers (Ted) Hoover Ted Hoover, 85, died peacefully at Willow Estates Retirement Home in Penn Laird on October 24, 2010. He was born February 17, 1925 and grew up in Singers Glen, Virginia. Those who know better might say he grew up in ?Frog Hollow.? Following graduation from Mt. Clinton High School, Ted served in the armed forces and received training at the Newport News Shipyards. He spent his career as a machinist in Harrisonburg, but was best known through his service and commitment to Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church, where he was a Deacon and Elder, West Rockingham Ruritan Club, and Skyline Federation of the Blind. Ted is survived by his wife, Lois Neff Hoover (who resides at Willow Estates), son David (Columbus, Ohio), daughter Jackie Stephenson (Hot Springs, Virginia), and two grandchildren, David Stephenson (Carborro, North Carolina) and Erica Stephenson (Monterey, Virginia). Preceding him in death are his parents, Weldon and Shirley Hoover, his first wife and mother of his children, Nancy Cunningham Hoover, his sister, Maxine Silman and his brother Harry Lee (Peck) Hoover. A memorial service will be held at Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church on October 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. George Evans officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Cooks Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Friends and family my call at the McMullen Funeral Home at anytime. The casket will be closed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Ted?s memory to the charity of your choice. They also would like to offer their gratitude to the staff of Willow Estates for the care they provided over the last six years, particularly during his final days. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.