Obituary of William T. Hoover

William T. Hoover, 92, of, Niles, passed away at Lakeland Hospital on Saturday, February 25, 2017, with his family by his side. William was born on June 6, 1924 to the late William and Theodosis (Welch) Hoover in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating from high school William wed Joyce Copley at a ceremony in South Bend, Indiana. William began working for Clark Equipment Company when he was drafted in to the United States Army. William was a proud veteran of World War II. When he returned home he resumed his job at Clark Equipment Company and retired after 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce; and brother, Wiley Hoover. He is survived by his children, Jayme Hoover, Bridgett Hoover, and Marsha Harris, all of Niles; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Mattie Hoover of South Bend; and a host of friends. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Brown Funeral Home in Niles.