Allen "Al" Hoover, age 80

Allen "Al" Hoover, age 80, of Forest City, passed away November 21, 2015.

Born November 29, 1934 in Frederick, Oklahoma, he was a son of the late Clarence Leroy Hoover and Lela Porter Hoover. He was a graduate of Manitou High School, class of 1954 and a veteran of the US Army. Allen had the distinction of working for the White House Advance Team for the Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson Administrations. He also worked as a Service Technician for the Mosler Safe Company for thirty-five years before retirement. Allen was a member of Chase Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Phyllis A. Hoover; five sons, Dean Barron and wife, Robin of Forest City, Bruce Hoover and Larry Hoover both of Florida, Alan Hoover and wife, Melissa of Henrietta and Kevin Hoover of Forest City; three daughters, Kim Hoover of Florida, Arlene Hoover of Nolanville, Texas and Vivian Parker and husband, Timothy of Henrietta; one brother, David Hoover and wife, Linda of Davidson, Oklahoma. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two special nieces, Stacia Boyd and husband, Mark of Henrietta, Texas and Jamie Wilson and husband, Ron of Wichita Falls, Texas.

A memorial service was conducted at the Chase Baptist Church with Reverend Scott Butler officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Nicaragua Missions Fund at Chase Baptist Church, PO Box 850, Forest City, NC 28043

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.