Mr. Timothy Lee Van Hooser

Maxton Mr. Timothy Lee "Tim" Van Hoover, 51, of North Florence Street died suddenly Sunday at his home. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church officiated by the Revs. Ralph Brown, John Cottingham, and Patricia Stone. He is survived by his partner for life, Tom Waage of the home; his step-mother, Toula Van Hooser of Laurinburg; two brothers, Perry "Pete" Van Hooser, III who is serving in the Navy SEALS and Hans Van Hoover of Ohio; a sister, Marilyn Jo Van Hooser of Ohio; an uncle, Gary Van Hooser of Ohio; and an aunt, Sandra Yinglin of Ohio. Tim was born September 20, 1957 in Nashville, TN, a son of the late Perry F. "Pete" and Marilyn Kempton Van Hooser. He previously entertained on cruise ships in the Caribbean, Canada, and Alaska, worked as a librarian in West Palm Beach, FL where he also entertained in local restaurants, and also performed in countless dinner theaters. He was also active in many charitable causes in the local area and sang in several church choirs. He previously worked with UNC-Wilmington and UNC- Pembroke and was an administrative assistant in the Communications Department at St. Andrews Presbyterian College. He was also providing music for Caledonia United Methodist Church, and had played the piano and sung solo at the morning worship shortly before his passing. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium. Memorials are requested for St. Andrews Presbyterian College, 1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC 28352.