Jeffery A. Hoover
Jeffery A, Hoover, 75, of Tipton died at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1945 in Elwood to Russell & Clara “Dolly” (Parish) Hoover. On March 2, 1968 he married Linda Watson and the couple enjoyed 52 years together raising a family. Jeff was a devoted husband and family man.
Jeff was a 1963 graduate of Tipton High School. He was an Operations Supervisor for ABF Trucking in Lafayette before retiring in 2007. After graduating high school he worked at Chrysler Corporation and then United Trucking in Kokomo. He was an all-around sports fan. Jeff liked watching NASCAR, the Dodgers, and the Bears. His true sport’s passion was watching his daughter and grandchildren playing sports. Jeff also coached his daughter’s youth softball team.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; a daughter Leslee Phifer and husband, Travis of Tipton; five grandchildren, Blake (fiancée Sylvia), Trayjan, Jayce, Sam, and Jie. Jeff was preceded in death by three siblings, Roberta Copher, Shirley Lewis, and Michael Hoover.
Jeff’s graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Rex Dunning presiding. The funeral will be recorded for watching later on Jeff’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com where condolences may be left for his family. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Hoover family.
Memorial contributions in Jeff’s honor may be made to the Michael Hoover Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o the Tipton County Foundation, 1020 Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072 or East Union Christian Church, 1711 E 296th Street, Atlanta, Indiana, 46031.
Linda and Leslee. Please know I am are so sorry. Not only was Jeff a class mate he was a friend. Always enjoyed our chats together. I miss the lunches at Sherrills and his humor and smile. He was always ready to talk about the grandsons and their sports with glowing pride. RIP
Thank you Phyllis
So sorry for your loss, prayers for all of Jeff’s family.
Thank you
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jeff was always such a nice guy. My heart breaks for the family. Prayers and hugs. Love to all.
I’m so very sorry for your loss 💔 we have so many great memories of softball and time spent out at the house. He will be missed by many. Your family is in my thoughts
Thank you Tracy
So sorry for your loss your family will be in our prayers
Than you Greg and Kim
A Great Guy and Family. The end of an era for Russell and Dolly. Rip I loved the whole Hoover Family.
Thank you Brook
Linda, Leslee & families I so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great friend and classmate. Gone too soon!!!
Thank you Steve
Linda and Leslie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family. Jeff was a great guy.
Thank you Jo Anna
Linda Leslie and all the family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve known Jeff almost all my life. He was a great guy, He will be missed by so many. Deepest sympathy to all. Lil Powell
Thank you Lil
Linda I’m so sorry for your loss.
.Sending hugs & Prayers for you and your family
Sorry for your loss. Hugs and Prayers for you & your Family.
Thank you Margaret
Linda, so sorry for your loss. Jeff was my college roommate for a year at Ball State. Jeff had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. My prayer is that Jeff is in the presence of His Lord and Savior. Home at last! Home at last! Jn 3:16
So sorry for your loss Linda. We love you and Jeff Prayers for your heart ❤️🙏✝️ As you and Leslie celebrate his life. God bless you. In His love, Kathy and Jim Long
Thank you Jim and Kathy
I will miss Uncle Jeff so much! I still can’t believe he’s gone. Family get-togethers won’t be the same without him. He has been an important part of my life since my birth and was at every major event in my life. I will never forget his sense of humor… who will tease me now about running the 3-wheeler through the bushes and into a tree?! I never heard him speak a bad word about anyone. I will always remember him as part of the ‘Three Musketeers’ that was my dad Lonnie Watson and my other special uncle Dave Law. So many fun and happy memories! I know he is with Jesus and all the family members that have gone on before. For that I am happy!
Linda, I was so sorry to read of Jeff’s passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you Elizabeth..call me sometime love you
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hoover family. I really enjoyed talking sports with Jeff. Was great friends with his brother Mike. And Russell and Dolly were the best. I would only see Jeff a couple times a year, but we would always spend 15 minutes or longer talking about sports. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Jeff Neff
Thank you Jeff