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Kenneth Hovis Obituary

Kenneth M. Hovis, 72, of Summerfield, Fl passed away January 18, 2015 at his home. Born and raised in Hickory, NC, he operated Village Cleaners in Newton, and was an Elk's Lodge and Jaycee member for many years. In 2004 he moved to Florida.

In Florida, he was a realtor with RE/MAX Premier Realty, Lady Lake Office and a charter member of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church which became his passion. Ken was a member of the BS Golf Group of Del Web Spruce Creek.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ava; children, Stephanie Setzer (Ron) of Conover, NC, Bill Hovis of Jamestown, NC and Brad Cook (Alena) of Clayton, NC; sister, Jane Ann Layton (Fred) of Mooresville, NC; grandchildren, Baillie and Andie Setzer, Olivia and Nathan Cook; many nieces and nephews.

A Gathering of Friends will be held at the home of Ron & Stephanie Setzer, 6284 Ruffin Lane, Conover, NC 28613. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to [email protected].

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Observer News Enterprise from Jan. 22 to Jan. 31, 2015.

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January 24, 2015

My sincere condolences to Ken's family. He and I met while members of the Newton-Conover Jaycees and I have a lot of fond memories of him. RIP, my friend. John Gibson, Calabash, N.C.

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