Joe Kelly Hoover Jr.
February 5, 1932 - August 30, 2019
Joe K. Hoover, Jr. age 87, of Flat Rock, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven, Michigan. Born on February 5, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Joe and Mildred (Davis) Hoover . On April 15, 1951 he married Lavinia Arnold in Mississippi. He was employed with Ford Motor Company, Rouge Plant as a Crane Operator until retiring in 1987. He enjoyed bike riding, drag car racing, die cast cars. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sons Joe and Jack Hoover, sisters Gynn Creatwell and Pearl Lane. He is survived by his sons, John (Bobbie) Hoover of Flat Rock, Jamie (Beth) Hoover of Flat Rock and Jeffrey Shawn (Kim) Hoover of Gibraltar; daughters Julie Davis of Brownstown and Heidi (Brent) Andrus of Wyandotte; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and sister Mariam Dobbs of FL. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the family.
Joe K. Hoover, Jr. age 87, of Flat Rock, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven, Michigan. Born on February 5, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Joe and Mildred (Davis) Hoover . On April 15,... View Obituary & Service Information