Winford A. Hoover, age 95½, of Russellville died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1924, in Cherry Hill to Henry Ancil and Myrtle Virginia Barber Hoover. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and served in England, France and Germany. Hoover was actively involved with the speech and drama department at the University of Arkansas while a student. He appeared in six plays during this period. He was honored to be elected the first president of the university chapter of National Collegiate Players and National Dramatic Organization. During his career in public education, Hoover was in professional theater in Michigan for four years. He also organized three Toastmaster Clubs, one in Michigan and two in Alaska. His career touched four states, Arkansas, Missouri, Michigan and Alaska. His love for the outdoors and love of nature included being an avid crappie fisherman and hunter. He was an active member at First Baptist Church. He was also a member of Fishers of Men, an organization dedicated to loving God and serving others in their Christian journey. Fellowship in this group was very special to him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Bates Hoover; and two brothers, Kenneth and Fred Hoover. Gladys was born May 19,1924 in Arkansas and died Dec.13,2013 in Russellville, Arkansas and was the daughter of Missouri Jane Smith and Marion Alexander Bates
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Bates Hoover; and two brothers, Kenneth and Fred Hoover. Gladys was born May 19,1924 in Arkansas and died Dec.13,2013 in Russellville, Arkansas and was the daughter of Missouri Jane Smith and Marion Alexander Bates
Winford A. Hoover, age 95½, of Russellville died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1924, in Cherry Hill to Henry Ancil and Myrtle Virginia Barber Hoover. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and served in England, France and Germany. Hoover was actively involved with the speech and drama department at the University of Arkansas while a student. He appeared in six plays during this period. He was honored to be elected the first president of the university chapter of National Collegiate Players and National Dramatic Organization. During his career in public education, Hoover was in professional theater in Michigan for four years. He also organized three Toastmaster Clubs, one in Michigan and two in Alaska. His career touched four states, Arkansas, Missouri, Michigan and Alaska. His love for the outdoors and love of nature included being an avid crappie fisherman and hunter. He was an active member at First Baptist Church. He was also a member of Fishers of Men, an organization dedicated to loving God and serving others in their Christian journey. Fellowship in this group was very special to him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Bates Hoover; and two brothers, Kenneth and Fred Hoover. Gladys was born May 19,1924 in Arkansas and died Dec.13,2013 in Russellville, Arkansas and was the daughter of Missouri Jane Smith and Marion Alexander Bates
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Bates Hoover; and two brothers, Kenneth and Fred Hoover. Gladys was born May 19,1924 in Arkansas and died Dec.13,2013 in Russellville, Arkansas and was the daughter of Missouri Jane Smith and Marion Alexander Bates
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