Samuel Wilford Hoover, Jr.

September 16, 1952 - January 25, 2013

Obituary

Mr. Samuel Wilford Hoover, Jr., of Jonesboro died Friday, January 25, 2013 peacefully in his sleep at his home after a long illness at the age of 60 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Mr. Hoover was born Tuesday, September 16, 1952 in Crossett, Ark. and had lived in Bartlett, Tenn., for 22 years before moving to Jonesboro a year ago. Sammy was an outdoorsman who loved to fly fish, scuba dive, bicycle and backpack, He also enjoyed Go Kart racing, target shooting and photography. He was a Teamster, retired from Yellow Freight, Inc. and was currently a senior enrolled at Arkansas State University. Sammy was a member of the Stone Street Church of Christ in Jonesboro, Ark., and previously he attended the Rocky Point Church of Christ where he served as an elder. He was the son of the late Samuel Wilford Hoover Sr. and Wilma Hall Hoover. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Gaylene Bradsher Hoover; one daughter, Leanne Hoover Morrison and husband Matt of Charlton, MA; one son, Samuel Angus Hoover and wife Kristina of Easley, SC; two grandchildren, Jaclyn Kirby Morrison and Charles Joseph Morrison both of Charlton, MA; one sister, Kate Hoover of Sherwoood, Ark. and one brother, Billy Hoover of Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral services will be Monday, January 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Mitch Stevens officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Billy,I am so sorry to hear about Sammy passing. I remember him as such a happy person and loved his smiling eyes and his laugh. What a sweet guy! Hope you are healing somewhat. It takes time,of course. Love,Crissy

Crissy, Denver

February 26, 2013

"My deepest sympathy to Gaylene and the family.

Kevin Mitchell, Conway

February 14, 2013

"Gaylene, I was so sorry to hear about Sammys passing. It was so hard to believe. You and the children are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly Henry Stewart

Kelly Henry Stewart, Alabama

February 6, 2013

"Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR

January 28, 2013

"Gaylene, So sorry for your loss. I remember when you told me you and Sammy got married. I was so happy for you. Mark and I are sitting here talking about those years and you and your family will be in our prayers...Love you much, your cousin, Sandy

Sandy and Mark Cape, Lula, GA

January 28, 2013

"Gaylene and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. We are keeping you in our prayers.

Cary and Robin Johnson, Bartlett, TN

January 28, 2013

"Gayleen, Kate, & family,It was 1981-83 that our paths crossed. We soooo loved Sam, the pigman @ ASU. More importantly, we loved you all in the Lord. We were so close as brothers & sisters in Christ working for Him in J'boro. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. xoxo Joyce

Joyce Sutton Born, Kansas City, MO

January 28, 2013

"May it comfort you to know how many caring thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Betty Fuller Ruocco, Newark, Delaware

January 28, 2013

"Gayleen, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Judy Fortson Howerton, Jonesboro, AR

January 28, 2013

"I remember Sammy as a child, when he came into Sterling's 5 & 10cent store, in the Jacksonville Shopping Center, Jacksonville Arkansas. His father was manager of the store and I worked for Sammy's father, during 1966. Sammy was always smiling and a joy to be around.

Hazel Dillehay, Hot Springs Village, AR

January 27, 2013

"Billy and Kate, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a brother. Sammy was the cutest little blonde blue-eyed cousin , and we were always excited at Christmas when all of you came to Cana's. I have such fond memories of a long ago time. I love you both. Ann

Ann Young Peters, Conway, Arkansas

January 27, 2013

"So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to All the family at this most difficult time. God Bless you all!! Audrey Mckinley

Audrey(Matthews)Mckinley, Jacksonville,AR.

January 27, 2013

"Praying for friends to comfort you, Faith to uphold you, and Loving memories to carry you through. Sammy was always a kind and giving person during our time as classmate. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judy Wilson, North Little Rock, Arkansas

January 27, 2013

Judy Wilson, North Little Rock, Arkansas

January 27, 2013

"Diane, the boys and I send our condolences and wish you all the best in this time of loss.

Rick Bennett, Chesapeake, Virginia

January 27, 2013

"Kate and Billy, I am so sorry about Sammy. I understand how hard it is to lose a brother. Sending love to you both.

Kathryn Young, North Little Rock, AR

January 27, 2013

"Sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.Dorothea Klopfenstein

Dorothea Klopfenstein, Bartlett

January 27, 2013

"Farewell my high school classmate. I have not seen you in years but you were one of those people in my life that I remember fondly. Good people have a way of doing that. Thank you for being a friend and for being in my life.

Bill Skains, Branson, Mo

January 27, 2013

"To Billy and Kate, Susan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Sammy. We didn't find out until late today(Sunday) and regret that we can't be there to honor Sammy. Our hopes and prayers are that the grief is short and soon only the good memories remain. Love you both and please offer our condolences to Sammy's wife and family. Harold and Susan Hicks

Harold Hicks, Jacksonville, AR

January 27, 2013

"Gay,I am sorry to hear the news about Sammy. I haven't seen you guys in a long time but know that we are thinking of you and the family during this difficult time.Love youRichard

Richard & Christine Knight, Benton, IL

January 27, 2013

"I was so sorry to hear about this today. Please accept my sincere sympathies and know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Hinds Collins, Olive Branch, Mississippi

January 27, 2013

"Gaylene,Leanne,and Angus:We are very sorry to hear about Sammy's illness and passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember his great love of God. Van and Diana Hinds

Van and Diana Hinds, Southaven, MS

January 26, 2013

"Dear Gaylene and family,My heart and prayers are with you all at this time. Our Lord is gracious and will cover you with His hand of grace and mercy and keep you comforted during this difficult time.Love to you allSusan Hendrix Thompson

Susan Thompson, colt, ar

January 26, 2013

"Gaylene, my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.

Charolette Payton, Jonesboro, Ar

January 26, 2013