Homer G. Hoover

Homer G. Hoover, 91, North Manchester, IN died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, IN. He was born February 24, 1924 in Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IN to Lawrence & Mary (Frantz) Hoover. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1942. On November 26, 1949 he married Julia M. Slaybaugh. He was a service manager for the International Harvester dealership in North Manchester for 20 years. He then was a diesel mechanic for Pierceton Trucking in Laketon for 20 years retiring in 1987. He enjoyed being with his family and helping his friends and others in need. He also enjoyed golf, singing and traveling in the United States. Homer was a member of Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, IN. He is survived by his wife, Julie Hoover, North Manchester, IN; two sons, Michael G. (Pamela) Hoover, North Manchester, IN and Dr. Rick L. (Elaine) Hoover, South Bend, IN; one daughter, Patti A. (Romeo) Benzon, Kapolei Oahu, HI; one brother, Russel S. (Joann) Hoover, North Manchester, IN; two sisters, Grace Metzger, North Manchester, IN and Verna (Roger) Shively, North Manchester, IN; grandchildren, Natalie Hoover, Alex (Sarah) Hoover, Elise Hoover and Jessica Benson; great grandchildren, Isis Craig and Finley Hoover. One brother, Raymond E. Hoover, one sister, Ruby Muir, and one sister-in-law, LeeAnna Hoover, are deceased. Family and friends may call Friday, August 21, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Services Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, IN. Calling also one hour prior to service on Saturday at Timbercrest Chapel. Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Homer G. Hoover, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Hoover family, use the condolence link on the homepage.