William Ray “Bill” Hoover, 80, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sept. 02, 2025, at Staunton Post Acute and Rehabilitation in Staunton, Virginia.
Born Aug. 07, 1945, at home in Sugar Grove, he was the son of the late William W. Hoover “Pap” and Louella Hoover.
Following his high school graduation in 1963, Mr. Hoover moved to Maryland to begin his career in the construction field. He continued in the construction field, raising his family, until he retired in 2012.
Though he has departed this world, his love for his family, friends, and golf will continue to inspire all of those who were fortunate to know him.
He met his wife, Linda, at Franklin High School, and the two married on March 29, 1963. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
In addition to his beloved wife, Linda (Armentrout) Hoover, he is survived by a sister, Elaine Rexrode; a brother, Bruce Hoover and wife, Barbara; three sons, Ricky Hoover and wife, Joanne, Greg Hoover and wife, Gayle, and Fred Hoover and wife, Tracy; six grandchildren, Callie, Cory, Kristin, Billy, Brittney, and Nick; and currently seven great-grandchildren.
Final arrangements are to be determined.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Weyers Cave United Methodist Church, 228 Houff Rd., Weyers Cave, VA 24486.
