Coite Escar Hoover

Coite Escar Hoover, 96, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, July 26, 2021 at his home.

Coite was born September 16, 1924 in Iredell County and was the son of the late William Escar Hoover and Eunice Moose Hoover. He joined the US Army and served during World War II, 541 ^st Combat Team, 11 ^th Airborne Division in the Philippines, Okinawa and Japan. Upon his return from War, he married Marguerite Murdock Hoover on August 21, 1946. He raised Quality Angus Cattle on the family farm and later retired from Southern Screw Co. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Troutman.

In addition to his wife of 74 years, Mr. Hoover is survived by one sister, Mildred Hoover Deese; two nephews, Tony Hoover (Mary Jane) of Statesville, Dennis Hoover (Joy) of Statesville; one niece, Becky Ladd of Statesville and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Steven Hoover in 1968; two brothers, Gray Hoover, Gordon Hoover and two sisters, Sadie H. Burnett and Hilda H. Deal.

A private graveside funeral service will be held 11:00am Friday, July 30, 2021 at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church with Pastor Dieter Punt officiating.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Micah Johnston for his love and care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Herman Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.

Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church
106 Mt. Hermon Rd., Statesville NC 28625