Mr. James Patrick Hoover, age 85, of Winder, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, January 2, 2023, peacefully after an extended illness. Mr. Hoover was born September 19, 1937 in Crossville, Tennessee to the late James Madison Hoover and Almeda Kirby Hoover.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former spouse, Betty Jo Hoover of Auburn, Georgia and stepson, Dennis Clyde Testement of Auburn, Georgia.
Mr. Hoover was a self-employed businessman and retired builder, who spent many of his working years constructing homes in and around Barrow County. When he was not working, he loved to spend time fishing and hunting.
Surviving are children, daughter Jamie (Jim) Gordon of Auburn, Georgia, stepsons, Larry (Connie) Testement of Braselton, Georgia, John (Hope) Testement of Gainesville, Georgia and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private family graveside service will be held at Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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