Gary Lee Hoover, Reeds Spring, MO, son of Pearl Leroy and Anna Bell (Gearhart) Hoover, was born April 30, 1949, at Bell, PA, and departed this life on May 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

Gary moved to CA in 1967.  He met Gwendolyn Burton.  They were married in 1969.  Gary Michael was born July 20, 1970, and Daniel Lee was born December 4, 1971.  They moved to MO in 1980.  Gary did motel maintenance.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Anna Hoover, son, Gary Hoover, four sisters; Vonnie, Barb, Kay and Rita and one brother, Bud.

He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Hoover of Reeds Spring, MO, son, Daniel Hoover and wife, Kelly, three grandsons, Kaden, Cleyton and Carter, three granddaughters, Molly, Emma and Kylea, one great granddaughter, Anna Kay, three sisters, Maxine, Bernice and Julia.

No services are planned at this time.  Cremation is under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.