David Eugene Hovis

Monday, June 23, 1919 to Wednesday, September 08, 2010 A Resident of Zalma, MO Visitation Services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, MO Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, MO The Final Resting Place is at the Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery near Marble Hill, MO David Eugene Hovis, age 91, of Zalma, MO, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his son's house in Hiram, MO. He was born June 23, 1919 in Hiram, MO son of Thomas and Myrtle Hedge Hovis. He married Anna Alice Pridy on December 23, 1940 and she passed away on April 17, 2008. Mr. Hovis was a farmer and affiliated with the Turkey Creek General Baptist Church. Survivors include: seven sons, Tom (Judy) and Bill (Bernia) Hovis both of Hiram; Bob (Opal) and John (Janis) Hovis both of Zalma; Jim (Soozi) Hovis of Sikeston; Joe Hovis of Poplar Bluff; Mike (Sandy) Hovis of Advance, MO; one sister Eileen Stewart of Rector, Ark; twenty three grandchildren and thirty nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Anna, one brother Thomas Clayton, one sister, Iretha Alexander, and one granddaughter. Visitation will be Friday, September 10, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Jamie Hovis and Rev. Rudy Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in the Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery near Marble Hill. Sorry to read about your dad. he was a dear friend to my dad and uncles. Bro. Jamie, We are very sorry for your lost and You and the family is in our prayers. May GOD Bless you all... I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather, Jeannie. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Stacey Jeannie, My sincere condolences are extended to you and your family with the loss of your beloved grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and mourning. With deepest sympathy, -Terry Morrow Jeannie, Our deepest condolences are extended to you and your family at this difficult time. May God's love comfort you during your time of mourning and loss. With sympathy, Todd & Emily Culbertson Jeannie, I was saddened to learn of your grandfather's passing. I am glad you have such fond memories of him. Praying God's grace and comfort surrounds you and your family in great abundance during this time of loss. My deepest sympathy, -Denise

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David Eugene Hovis

June 23, 1919 - September 8, 2010