Ernest E. Hoback

Ernest E. Hoback, 86, of Stuart, Va., passed away and went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2009. He was born on August 22, 1922, to the late Charlie Roman and Sheffey Sands Hoback in Bedford County, Va. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy aboard the destroyer escort USS Cooner. He served on missions in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans. He was employed by the City of Radford Street Department for 38 years as a heavy equipment operator and street foreman. He was a member of the Harvey-Howe-Carper Post 30 of the American Legion in Radford for 63 years and served as Sergeant-at-Arms for several decades. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He lived on 3rd Street in Radford for over 50 years. He was a faithful member of the Carter Street United Methodist Church until failing health resulted in a relocation to Stuart in December of 2005. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Christine Harless Hoback; sisters, Edna Mullins, Helen Hoback, Mamie Stanley, Georgie Burton, Ruth Hill, Rubye Gerhart, Betty Bertha Hoback, Laura Alice Hoback, and Louise Thomas; and an infant granddaughter, Allyson Rae Hoback. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David and Deborah Hoback, of Stuart; two grandchildren, Hayley and Aaron Hoback; one brother and sister-in-law, William "Bob" and Everlene Hoback, of Roanoke; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, Va. A funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Carter Street United Methodist Church, 1219 Second Street, Radford, Va., with the Rev. Jim Churchwell and the Rev. Tammy Wright officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Westview Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carter Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3296, Radford, Va. 24143. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com