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Allan Jay Hoover

November 30, 1922 - November 10, 2012
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 11/12, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Allan Jay Hoover, 89, of Big Spring, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, in Cedar Park. Memorial services with military honors will be held at 4:00 PM, Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Ivins, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.He was born November 30, 1922, in DuBois, Pennsylvania and married Lucy Belle Sparks September 3, 1943 in Big Spring. She preceded him in death August 25, 2012.Jay served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and attained the rank of Lt. Col in the Air Force Reserves. He had been a resident of Big Spring since 1950. He worked for Jones Motor Company, Kasch Brothers Construction and for Price Construction for 20 years, retiring as office manager. He loved flying and woodworking, but most of all spoiling his grandkids.He was a member of First United Methodist Church.Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Freeman of Big Spring; one son and daughter-in-law, Jay Randall (Randy) and Lisa Hoover of Cedar Park; two grandchildren, Kevin Freeman and wife, Karen, and Chad Freeman and wife, Kara; four great-grandchildren, Chandler and Sterling Freeman, Ross and Ty Freeman, all of Big Spring; two brothers, Harold Hoover of DuBois, Pennsylvania and Robert Hoover of Tennessee; one sister-in-law, Juanelle Fort of Big Spring; niece, Jan Burrow of Austin; nephews, Larry Sparks and wife, Leslie of Austin, Rick Fort and David Fort, both of Big Spring.He was also preceded in death by his parents, Elvie and Mary Hoover; a son, Douglas Allan Hoover; a brother, Herbert Hoover and a sister, Alice Smiley, all of DuBois, Pennsylvania.The family suggests memorials be made to Isaiah 58, P. O. Box 1103, Big Spring, Texas 79721 or your favorite charity.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Monday 11/12, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map

Allan Jay Hoover, 89, of Big Spring, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, in Cedar Park. Memorial services with military honors will be held at 4:00 PM, Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Ivins, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.He was born November 30, 1922, inContinue Reading

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Local Adult Sunday School Class left a message on November 17, 2012:
Our Adult Sunday School Class is committed to praying for those who are grieving. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss and be assured of the prayers of the members of our class.
Jack and Linda Mueller left a message on November 16, 2012:
Dear Carolyn, John, Kevin, Chad, and families,As you know, you are part of a wonderful family. Jay and Lucy were the best of the best. It was our privilege to have known them and to be counted as their friends. We admired both of them immensely.Love to you all during this difficult time.Jack and Linda Mueller
Pat Lewis Platt left a message on November 13, 2012:
Carolyn and Randy, So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderful man. I still remember his pancakes and his potato candy that he always made at Christmas. Please accept my deepest sympathies.Patsy
Jo Etta Hart left a message on November 13, 2012:
Sorry sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers and thoughts.
Katrice Klaus left a message on November 12, 2012:
Chad, I am so very sorry to hear about your lose. It is never easy to lose a loved one. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless each of you with wonderful memories that will never fade.
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Vicki Slaton left a message on November 11, 2012:
Carolyn and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jay. What a special man he was and I learned so much from him at Price. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.Vicki Slaton
Jim and Charlotte Williams left a message on November 11, 2012:
Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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