John A. Hoover

JOHN A. HOOVER, age 58, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at his residence. Born on October 12, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late John J. & Helen I. (Mahaffy) Hoover. John attended Twin Valley North in Lewisburg, Ohio in the class of 1970. John proudly served in the U.S. Army as an SP4 in the 101st Airborne, where he repaired Helicopters during the Vietnam War. John received the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. John then was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 67th Armor, 2nd Armored Division, Fifth Army in Fort Hood, Texas.

John had worked at Lewisburg Container in Lewisburg, Ohio for 40 years. Life Time Member of the V.F.W. in Brookville, Ohio. John loved fishing and camping. John was a hard worker and loved his family dearly.

Preceded by father, John J. Hoover in 2003; mother, Helen I. (Mahaffy) Locke in 1994; step mother, Lina M. Hoover in 1995; step father, Edward F. Locke in 1978;

Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sandra M. "Sandy" (Hill) Hoover of Lewisburg, Ohio; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2009 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, Ohio with Rev. David Justis officiating. Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interment held at Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg, Ohio with full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Charity of One's Choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com