- Date Of Birth: June 1, 1938
- Date Of Death: August 7, 2018
- State: Ohio
SALEM – George F. Hoover Jr., age 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:03 p.m. August 7, 2018 with his daughters by his side. He was born June 1, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late George F. and Marian (Fleck) Hoover.
George was a 1957 graduate of East High School. He was a member of the U.S. Army from 1959 until 1965. George received recognition as a Sharp Shooter for the 81 mm mortar and Rifle M-14.
George married Judith M. Smith on September 20, 1961. After a brief time living in California, George and Judy made their home in Hubbard, Ohio until September 2005 when they moved to Salem, Ohio.
George was a welder by trade and loved working on cars. He retired after 15 years of service to General Motors and Delphi Packard.
George was a member of Believers Christian Fellowship, where he served others and was Jesus’ hands and feet to everyone. He never knew a stranger and loved people from all walks of life. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and was known as Pappy to his great-grandchildren.
George is survived by his daughters, Erika (James) Wittenauer of Salem, and Tamara (Rex) Ramsey of Youngstown. He was blessed with four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy; his son, Brian; his parents, three brothers and a sister.
