William Frances Hoots

William F. Hoots NORFOLK - William Frances Hoots died Feb. 23, 2009, in Consulate Healthcare, Norfolk following a recent diagnosis of cancer. He is survived by his devoted partner and companion, Joyce Dannemann of Norfolk and her family; his sister, Bonnie Yolkey of Bellevue, Neb.; and the host of loving and caring friends, associates and neighbors accumulated over his many years. Mr. Hoots was born in Edneyville, N.C., and was a graduate of Edneyville High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1962 until his retirement as a master chief, and subsequently accomplished a successful career as a radio maintenance superintendent for the City of Norfolk. His ultimate hobbies included his love of gardening, collecting a multitude of memorabilia, and foremost, dancing. He was well known for his devotion to music and dance in its many forms. For those who have known him, he is best remembered as a kind, gentle and humorous spirit who encouraged and inspired us in our daily lives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norfolk SPCA or the American Cancer Society in his honor. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may join Joyce at the funeral home today from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.