Elmer T. Hovater, age 92, of Russellville, passed away on Friday, July 02, 2021 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Doris Ann Reed Hovater, and parents, James & Edith Hovater.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Edith Ann Hovater Jones (Dan) of Auburn, AL; granddaughter, Kristin Jones Southers (Daniel) of Valdosta, GA; great-grandchildren, Abby Southers and Danielle Southers; sister, Delores Johnson; niece, DeeDee Westbrook (Todd); nephew, Kirk Johnson (Lujean); and more like family to Elmer T. than just friends, Caleb Beason and Karina Ramirez.
The visitation will be 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 05, 2021 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Speaking at the funeral will be Bro. Richard Parker, Bro Chase Dowdy, Caleb Beason, and Todd Westbrook. Burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens with military honors.
The pallbearers will be Caleb Beason, Eddie Beason, Stephen Westbrook, Pete Hill, and Alan Rhudy. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Hester and John Alexander Bencsik.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Karina Ramirez for six years of loving care for our dad. Also a sincere thanks to Amanda Mouser, Erica Berryman, Don & Carolyn Quaid for the many ways you have helped our family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
