Harold Hoover obituary: Harold Hoover's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Harold Lewis Hoover
1920 - 2019
In Memory Of
Harold Lewis Hoover
1920 - 2019
Harold Lewis Hoover, 99, of Louisville, KY passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Harold Hoover isn’t sure the first time he remembers hearing his name called and answering, but over 99 years, it was a lot. He was born in Glasgow, KY on January 17, 1920 and it wasn’t too many years before his Mom would yell out “Harold Lewis” and he knew he was in trouble. In 1932, at the age of 12, God called Harold to be a believer, he answered and was baptized in a Christian Church on the corner, there in Glasgow. He had no idea how critical and how valuable his faith would prove to be years later. He graduated from Glasgow High School in May 1939, after which he accepted a job with Trabue Electric. The National Guard needed volunteers and Harold answered the call, setting the stage to join the US Army on January 1, 1941. 78 young men from his home town enlisted that year, 1/3 of which was lost in combat.
Over the years, the rest died of variable causes and today, only Harold and one other veteran remain. He was in training to be an anti-aircraft technician at Fort Monroe, VA, when, on 12/7/1941, news broke that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. In April of 1942, he sailed out of New York on the “Aquatania” to Northern Ireland where training began with the British forces for the next 6 months. On November 8, 1943, his platoon participated in the invasion of North Africa under the command of General Clark, one of five invasions in which he was involved. He was assigned to the 5th Army, 106th Battalion which consisted of 600 soldiers. He was promoted to staff sergeant and answered the call to become a platoon leader. The anti-aircraft battalion shot down over 250 German and Italian planes and he remembers in vivid detail the fiery crashes and tails of smoke, as well as the death and disfigurement of those beside and around him from the bombs, mines and bullets. Continuous rows of dive bombers attacked out of the glare of the sun, making it difficult to see and return fire. There were many scary moments when air raids dropped multiple bombs around him. He frequently thought he would not survive and lost many buddies. It was during times such as these when he leaned on his faith and realized his greatest dependence on God. His guardian angel was hard at work and Harold’s only injury was a burn on his left hand from shrapnel.
It was June 6, 1944, D Day and Harold was in Rome, where 3 days earlier, the 5th Army had taken this very critical city. Over the next several months, he moved on to France in route to a victory at Worms, Germany on the Rhine on March 11, 1945. Finally, on May 3, 1945, the 5th Army achieved one of its most important victories when the city of Munich was captured. On May 8, 1945, 5 days after the fall of Munich, word spread that the war in Europe was over, although the fighting continued in the Pacific for 3 more months. The Army said you can go home and Harold gladly answered the call, so he was shipped from France to Staten Island, NY and took a train to Camp Atterbury, just south of Indianapolis on June 25, 1945. After a several hour bus ride to Glasgow, he was welcomed by family and friends with a reception in the front yard, complete with “a banner and even ice cream and cake.” He was having breakfast at the kitchen table on August 14, 1945 when a news flash came on the radio that bombs had been dropped on Japan and World War 2 soon ended.
His Dad had worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and had built some of the components for the atomic bomb without knowing what it was at the time. Harold graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Biology in 1950. He then worked at the powder plant, post office, Fort Knox and Fort Meade, NJ on an engineering project. In 1964, he met a beautiful girl from Mt. Vernon, KY. Her name was Betty and when Betty’s heart called, Harold happily, excitedly and eagerly answered the call and they were married on April 6, 1965. They were later blessed with a baby girl whom they named Jean. He completed his career back in Fort Knox in 1980 after working several years performing motion time measurements for the government.
Harold’s amazing memory is responsible for the events and dates mentioned here and we are blessed to have and appreciate his accuracy for the detailed history. One of his most prized possessions is a metal and ribbon he was presented by the nation of France, the Legion of Honor, presented to Americans in appreciation for outstanding courage and valor in the line of duty, in defense of their country. Harold has lived many years of patriotism, faithfulness, dependability and devotion. Those of us in his Acts 2 Sunday School class can attest to this.
On many cold and bitter Sundays, when overall church attendance was low, Harold and Betty answered the call and showed up. Not simply present but early, of course. In every way, he has fought the good fight and kept the faith. And, he will no doubt finish the course, like a good soldier would. Someday, after many years of faithfulness, Harold will complete his service on this earth and answer one more call, God’s call to come home. He knows that this time, when he answers the call by the name above all other names, all will be different. No aging, no pain, no weakness no more evil and no more wars. No purple hearts but pure hearts. No combat helmets but a crown of glory. No military fatigues but a robe of white. Dates will be insignificant because there will be no less days to sing God’s praise than when He first begun. And he will stand before the Ultimate Supreme Commander, not of a country, but of the entire Universe, God Almighty who will say “Harold, well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of My kingdom!” Or as they might say in the military, “Harold, Mission Accomplished!” Today, we salute you and Betty and we love you!!!
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty G. Hoover, daughter, Jean Marie Hoover, stepdaughter, Diane Jones (Clarence), stepson John Perciful (Sherry), grandchildren; Lindsay Renner (Jon), Jordan Perciful (Marissa), Michelle Mast (Mike), Joseph Sauter, and nine great grandchildren; brother, James R. Hoover, nieces Debby Jenkins (Bobby), Vicky Skaggs (Gordon), Tracy Hoover, Susan Hannon, and Fran Biase; as well as four grand cats.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).
Visitation will also be from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am at Southeast Christian Church (920 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40243) with entombment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions in Harold’s memory be made to Southeast Christian Church's Missions Department.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
Harold Hoover isn’t sure the first time he remembers hearing his name called and answering, but over 99 years, it was a lot. He was born in Glasgow, KY on January 17, 1920 and it wasn’t too many years before his Mom would yell out “Harold Lewis” and he knew he was in trouble. In 1932, at the age of 12, God called Harold to be a believer, he answered and was baptized in a Christian Church on the corner, there in Glasgow. He had no idea how critical and how valuable his faith would prove to be years later. He graduated from Glasgow High School in May 1939, after which he accepted a job with Trabue Electric. The National Guard needed volunteers and Harold answered the call, setting the stage to join the US Army on January 1, 1941. 78 young men from his home town enlisted that year, 1/3 of which was lost in combat.
Over the years, the rest died of variable causes and today, only Harold and one other veteran remain. He was in training to be an anti-aircraft technician at Fort Monroe, VA, when, on 12/7/1941, news broke that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. In April of 1942, he sailed out of New York on the “Aquatania” to Northern Ireland where training began with the British forces for the next 6 months. On November 8, 1943, his platoon participated in the invasion of North Africa under the command of General Clark, one of five invasions in which he was involved. He was assigned to the 5th Army, 106th Battalion which consisted of 600 soldiers. He was promoted to staff sergeant and answered the call to become a platoon leader. The anti-aircraft battalion shot down over 250 German and Italian planes and he remembers in vivid detail the fiery crashes and tails of smoke, as well as the death and disfigurement of those beside and around him from the bombs, mines and bullets. Continuous rows of dive bombers attacked out of the glare of the sun, making it difficult to see and return fire. There were many scary moments when air raids dropped multiple bombs around him. He frequently thought he would not survive and lost many buddies. It was during times such as these when he leaned on his faith and realized his greatest dependence on God. His guardian angel was hard at work and Harold’s only injury was a burn on his left hand from shrapnel.
It was June 6, 1944, D Day and Harold was in Rome, where 3 days earlier, the 5th Army had taken this very critical city. Over the next several months, he moved on to France in route to a victory at Worms, Germany on the Rhine on March 11, 1945. Finally, on May 3, 1945, the 5th Army achieved one of its most important victories when the city of Munich was captured. On May 8, 1945, 5 days after the fall of Munich, word spread that the war in Europe was over, although the fighting continued in the Pacific for 3 more months. The Army said you can go home and Harold gladly answered the call, so he was shipped from France to Staten Island, NY and took a train to Camp Atterbury, just south of Indianapolis on June 25, 1945. After a several hour bus ride to Glasgow, he was welcomed by family and friends with a reception in the front yard, complete with “a banner and even ice cream and cake.” He was having breakfast at the kitchen table on August 14, 1945 when a news flash came on the radio that bombs had been dropped on Japan and World War 2 soon ended.
His Dad had worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and had built some of the components for the atomic bomb without knowing what it was at the time. Harold graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Biology in 1950. He then worked at the powder plant, post office, Fort Knox and Fort Meade, NJ on an engineering project. In 1964, he met a beautiful girl from Mt. Vernon, KY. Her name was Betty and when Betty’s heart called, Harold happily, excitedly and eagerly answered the call and they were married on April 6, 1965. They were later blessed with a baby girl whom they named Jean. He completed his career back in Fort Knox in 1980 after working several years performing motion time measurements for the government.
Harold’s amazing memory is responsible for the events and dates mentioned here and we are blessed to have and appreciate his accuracy for the detailed history. One of his most prized possessions is a metal and ribbon he was presented by the nation of France, the Legion of Honor, presented to Americans in appreciation for outstanding courage and valor in the line of duty, in defense of their country. Harold has lived many years of patriotism, faithfulness, dependability and devotion. Those of us in his Acts 2 Sunday School class can attest to this.
On many cold and bitter Sundays, when overall church attendance was low, Harold and Betty answered the call and showed up. Not simply present but early, of course. In every way, he has fought the good fight and kept the faith. And, he will no doubt finish the course, like a good soldier would. Someday, after many years of faithfulness, Harold will complete his service on this earth and answer one more call, God’s call to come home. He knows that this time, when he answers the call by the name above all other names, all will be different. No aging, no pain, no weakness no more evil and no more wars. No purple hearts but pure hearts. No combat helmets but a crown of glory. No military fatigues but a robe of white. Dates will be insignificant because there will be no less days to sing God’s praise than when He first begun. And he will stand before the Ultimate Supreme Commander, not of a country, but of the entire Universe, God Almighty who will say “Harold, well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of My kingdom!” Or as they might say in the military, “Harold, Mission Accomplished!” Today, we salute you and Betty and we love you!!!
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty G. Hoover, daughter, Jean Marie Hoover, stepdaughter, Diane Jones (Clarence), stepson John Perciful (Sherry), grandchildren; Lindsay Renner (Jon), Jordan Perciful (Marissa), Michelle Mast (Mike), Joseph Sauter, and nine great grandchildren; brother, James R. Hoover, nieces Debby Jenkins (Bobby), Vicky Skaggs (Gordon), Tracy Hoover, Susan Hannon, and Fran Biase; as well as four grand cats.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).
Visitation will also be from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am at Southeast Christian Church (920 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40243) with entombment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions in Harold’s memory be made to Southeast Christian Church's Missions Department.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
Harold Lewis Hoover, 99, of Louisville, KY passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
Harold Hoover isn’t sure the first time he remembers hearing his name called and answering, but over 99 years, it was a lot. He was born in Glasgow, KY on January 17, 1920 and it wasn’t too many years before his Mom would yell out “Harold Lewis” and he knew he was in trouble. In 1932, at the age of 12, God called Harold to be a believer, he answered and was baptized in a Christian Church on the corner, there in Glasgow. He had no idea how critical and how valuable his faith would prove to be years later. He graduated from Glasgow High School in May 1939, after which he accepted a job with Trabue Electric. The National Guard needed volunteers and Harold answered the call, setting the stage to join the US Army on January 1, 1941. 78 young men from his home town enlisted that year, 1/3 of which was lost in combat.
Over the years, the rest died of variable causes and today, only Harold and one other veteran remain. He was in training to be an anti-aircraft technician at Fort Monroe, VA, when, on 12/7/1941, news broke that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. In April of 1942, he sailed out of New York on the “Aquatania” to Northern Ireland where training began with the British forces for the next 6 months. On November 8, 1943, his platoon participated in the invasion of North Africa under the command of General Clark, one of five invasions in which he was involved. He was assigned to the 5th Army, 106th Battalion which consisted of 600 soldiers. He was promoted to staff sergeant and answered the call to become a platoon leader. The anti-aircraft battalion shot down over 250 German and Italian planes and he remembers in vivid detail the fiery crashes and tails of smoke, as well as the death and disfigurement of those beside and around him from the bombs, mines and bullets. Continuous rows of dive bombers attacked out of the glare of the sun, making it difficult to see and return fire. There were many scary moments when air raids dropped multiple bombs around him. He frequently thought he would not survive and lost many buddies. It was during times such as these when he leaned on his faith and realized his greatest dependence on God. His guardian angel was hard at work and Harold’s only injury was a burn on his left hand from shrapnel.
It was June 6, 1944, D Day and Harold was in Rome, where 3 days earlier, the 5th Army had taken this very critical city. Over the next several months, he moved on to France in route to a victory at Worms, Germany on the Rhine on March 11, 1945. Finally, on May 3, 1945, the 5th Army achieved one of its most important victories when the city of Munich was captured. On May 8, 1945, 5 days after the fall of Munich, word spread that the war in Europe was over, although the fighting continued in the Pacific for 3 more months. The Army said you can go home and Harold gladly answered the call, so he was shipped from France to Staten Island, NY and took a train to Camp Atterbury, just south of Indianapolis on June 25, 1945. After a several hour bus ride to Glasgow, he was welcomed by family and friends with a reception in the front yard, complete with “a banner and even ice cream and cake.” He was having breakfast at the kitchen table on August 14, 1945 when a news flash came on the radio that bombs had been dropped on Japan and World War 2 soon ended.
His Dad had worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and had built some of the components for the atomic bomb without knowing what it was at the time. Harold graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Biology in 1950. He then worked at the powder plant, post office, Fort Knox and Fort Meade, NJ on an engineering project. In 1964, he met a beautiful girl from Mt. Vernon, KY. Her name was Betty and when Betty’s heart called, Harold happily, excitedly and eagerly answered the call and they were married on April 6, 1965. They were later blessed with a baby girl whom they named Jean. He completed his career back in Fort Knox in 1980 after working several years performing motion time measurements for the government.
Harold’s amazing memory is responsible for the events and dates mentioned here and we are blessed to have and appreciate his accuracy for the detailed history. One of his most prized possessions is a metal and ribbon he was presented by the nation of France, the Legion of Honor, presented to Americans in appreciation for outstanding courage and valor in the line of duty, in defense of their country. Harold has lived many years of patriotism, faithfulness, dependability and devotion. Those of us in his Acts 2 Sunday School class can attest to this.
On many cold and bitter Sundays, when overall church attendance was low, Harold and Betty answered the call and showed up. Not simply present but early, of course. In every way, he has fought the good fight and kept the faith. And, he will no doubt finish the course, like a good soldier would. Someday, after many years of faithfulness, Harold will complete his service on this earth and answer one more call, God’s call to come home. He knows that this time, when he answers the call by the name above all other names, all will be different. No aging, no pain, no weakness no more evil and no more wars. No purple hearts but pure hearts. No combat helmets but a crown of glory. No military fatigues but a robe of white. Dates will be insignificant because there will be no less days to sing God’s praise than when He first begun. And he will stand before the Ultimate Supreme Commander, not of a country, but of the entire Universe, God Almighty who will say “Harold, well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of My kingdom!” Or as they might say in the military, “Harold, Mission Accomplished!” Today, we salute you and Betty and we love you!!!
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty G. Hoover, daughter, Jean Marie Hoover, stepdaughter, Diane Jones (Clarence), stepson John Perciful (Sherry), grandchildren; Lindsay Renner (Jon), Jordan Perciful (Marissa), Michelle Mast (Mike), Joseph Sauter, and nine great grandchildren; brother, James R. Hoover, nieces Debby Jenkins (Bobby), Vicky Skaggs (Gordon), Tracy Hoover, Susan Hannon, and Fran Biase; as well as four grand cats.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).
Visitation will also be from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am at Southeast Christian Church (920 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40243) with entombment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions in Harold’s memory be made to Southeast Christian Church's Missions Department.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
Harold Hoover isn’t sure the first time he remembers hearing his name called and answering, but over 99 years, it was a lot. He was born in Glasgow, KY on January 17, 1920 and it wasn’t too many years before his Mom would yell out “Harold Lewis” and he knew he was in trouble. In 1932, at the age of 12, God called Harold to be a believer, he answered and was baptized in a Christian Church on the corner, there in Glasgow. He had no idea how critical and how valuable his faith would prove to be years later. He graduated from Glasgow High School in May 1939, after which he accepted a job with Trabue Electric. The National Guard needed volunteers and Harold answered the call, setting the stage to join the US Army on January 1, 1941. 78 young men from his home town enlisted that year, 1/3 of which was lost in combat.
Over the years, the rest died of variable causes and today, only Harold and one other veteran remain. He was in training to be an anti-aircraft technician at Fort Monroe, VA, when, on 12/7/1941, news broke that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. In April of 1942, he sailed out of New York on the “Aquatania” to Northern Ireland where training began with the British forces for the next 6 months. On November 8, 1943, his platoon participated in the invasion of North Africa under the command of General Clark, one of five invasions in which he was involved. He was assigned to the 5th Army, 106th Battalion which consisted of 600 soldiers. He was promoted to staff sergeant and answered the call to become a platoon leader. The anti-aircraft battalion shot down over 250 German and Italian planes and he remembers in vivid detail the fiery crashes and tails of smoke, as well as the death and disfigurement of those beside and around him from the bombs, mines and bullets. Continuous rows of dive bombers attacked out of the glare of the sun, making it difficult to see and return fire. There were many scary moments when air raids dropped multiple bombs around him. He frequently thought he would not survive and lost many buddies. It was during times such as these when he leaned on his faith and realized his greatest dependence on God. His guardian angel was hard at work and Harold’s only injury was a burn on his left hand from shrapnel.
It was June 6, 1944, D Day and Harold was in Rome, where 3 days earlier, the 5th Army had taken this very critical city. Over the next several months, he moved on to France in route to a victory at Worms, Germany on the Rhine on March 11, 1945. Finally, on May 3, 1945, the 5th Army achieved one of its most important victories when the city of Munich was captured. On May 8, 1945, 5 days after the fall of Munich, word spread that the war in Europe was over, although the fighting continued in the Pacific for 3 more months. The Army said you can go home and Harold gladly answered the call, so he was shipped from France to Staten Island, NY and took a train to Camp Atterbury, just south of Indianapolis on June 25, 1945. After a several hour bus ride to Glasgow, he was welcomed by family and friends with a reception in the front yard, complete with “a banner and even ice cream and cake.” He was having breakfast at the kitchen table on August 14, 1945 when a news flash came on the radio that bombs had been dropped on Japan and World War 2 soon ended.
His Dad had worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and had built some of the components for the atomic bomb without knowing what it was at the time. Harold graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Biology in 1950. He then worked at the powder plant, post office, Fort Knox and Fort Meade, NJ on an engineering project. In 1964, he met a beautiful girl from Mt. Vernon, KY. Her name was Betty and when Betty’s heart called, Harold happily, excitedly and eagerly answered the call and they were married on April 6, 1965. They were later blessed with a baby girl whom they named Jean. He completed his career back in Fort Knox in 1980 after working several years performing motion time measurements for the government.
Harold’s amazing memory is responsible for the events and dates mentioned here and we are blessed to have and appreciate his accuracy for the detailed history. One of his most prized possessions is a metal and ribbon he was presented by the nation of France, the Legion of Honor, presented to Americans in appreciation for outstanding courage and valor in the line of duty, in defense of their country. Harold has lived many years of patriotism, faithfulness, dependability and devotion. Those of us in his Acts 2 Sunday School class can attest to this.
On many cold and bitter Sundays, when overall church attendance was low, Harold and Betty answered the call and showed up. Not simply present but early, of course. In every way, he has fought the good fight and kept the faith. And, he will no doubt finish the course, like a good soldier would. Someday, after many years of faithfulness, Harold will complete his service on this earth and answer one more call, God’s call to come home. He knows that this time, when he answers the call by the name above all other names, all will be different. No aging, no pain, no weakness no more evil and no more wars. No purple hearts but pure hearts. No combat helmets but a crown of glory. No military fatigues but a robe of white. Dates will be insignificant because there will be no less days to sing God’s praise than when He first begun. And he will stand before the Ultimate Supreme Commander, not of a country, but of the entire Universe, God Almighty who will say “Harold, well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of My kingdom!” Or as they might say in the military, “Harold, Mission Accomplished!” Today, we salute you and Betty and we love you!!!
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty G. Hoover, daughter, Jean Marie Hoover, stepdaughter, Diane Jones (Clarence), stepson John Perciful (Sherry), grandchildren; Lindsay Renner (Jon), Jordan Perciful (Marissa), Michelle Mast (Mike), Joseph Sauter, and nine great grandchildren; brother, James R. Hoover, nieces Debby Jenkins (Bobby), Vicky Skaggs (Gordon), Tracy Hoover, Susan Hannon, and Fran Biase; as well as four grand cats.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).
Visitation will also be from 9:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am at Southeast Christian Church (920 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40243) with entombment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family requests that contributions in Harold’s memory be made to Southeast Christian Church's Missions Department.
To leave a special message for the family, please use the "Share Memories" portion below.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, June 24, 2019 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
235 Juneau Dr
Louisville, KY 40243
Directions & Map
Visitation
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Southeast Christian Church (920 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40243)
Service
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 11:00am
Southeast Christian Church (920 Blankenbaker Parkway Louisville, KY 40243)
Interment
Evergreen Cemetery
E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family
E. Louisville Chapel (502-245-0095) is assisting the family