Harry Lynn (Hootie) Hoover

Harry Lynn (Hootie) Hoover died December 31, 2014 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on September 9, 1925 in Texarkana, Ark. to his parents, Sim and Lattie Hoover. He was lovingly referred to as Pappy by his adoring family. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mary Jane Hoover, brother, Richard Hoover, granddaughter, Lindsey Hoover and great-granddaughter, Jayci Hoover. Harry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Annette Hoover of Texarkana, Texas; a daughter, Joy Lamb of Cedar Park, Texas; a son, Jay C. Hoover (Jill) of Texarkana, Ark.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In his younger days growing up in Texarkana, he attended Patty Hill School and played football at both Arkansas High School and Henderson State University, where he had also had his own band. It was there he met and married a cheerleader from Nashville, Ark., Annette Carlton. After starting his family and career in food service and government contracting, he became devoted to his love of the Lord and his then home church, Central Christian Church, Texarkana, Texas, where he was a Deacon and Elder. After living and working in several cities, they retired to Hot Springs Village, Ark. where they were members of Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, before recently returning to Texarkana. He loved his family dearly and loved people in general. He always had an encouraging word for any one he met. Pappy will be missed. Graveside services were Sunday, January 4, 2015, 2 p.m. at Restland Cemetery, Nashville, Ark. under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Christian Church, 903 Walnut St., Texarkana, Texas 75501 or Alzheimers Alliance, 100 Memory Lane, Texarkana, Texas 75503. You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.