Gary Malcom Hovis Sr.

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Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Saturday, March 16, 2019
12:00 to 1:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S US Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Saturday, March 16, 2019
1:00 PM
Cemetery
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Gary Malcom Hovis Sr.

of Springville, TN

August 2, 1946 - March 8, 2019

Gary Malcom Hovis Sr., 72, of Springville TN, passed away March 8, 2019. He was born August 2, 1946 in Osceola, AR to Malcolm ''Mac'' and Opal Phillips Hovis. He was a retired truck driver and member of Osceola Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, B B Queing, avid Arkansas Razorback Fan, eating and spending time with family, especially his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his sons: Gary (Christina) Malcom Hovis Jr. and Matthew Hovis both of Paris, TN; daughter: Shannon Hovis of Hot Springs, AR; grandchildren: Ashlynn Hovis, J. T. Boyd Jr., Andrew Hovis, Timothy Boyd, April Hovis, Kaelin D. Boyd, Nicholas Valle, Caroline Hovis, Riley Hovis and Maddie Hovis; great grandchildren: Eloise Opal Rose Hovis and Anneilise Marie Hovis; brother: Dean Hovis of Osceola, AR; sister Pam Hovis Cook of Osceola, AR; a host of cousins and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents: Homer and Arvie D. Phillips.

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8 Condolence(s)
Robert Helms
Hot springs, AR
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

RIP

Joe Cusick
Bardstown, KY
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Friday, March 15, 2019

This good man will be missed by all that knew him...I'm glad our paths crossed. Prayers going up for Gary Sr. and his family. God bless you all.

Ethelda Dulaney
New Albany, MS
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Thursday, March 14, 2019

My thoughts and prayers for your family

James DavisJamesn
Paris, TN
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Thursday, March 14, 2019

My prayers go out to the Hovis family. Really enjoyed the talks and time I got to spend with Gary even if it was for a short 3 years of knowing him. Respected him very much.

Sam Allensworth
Hazel Park, MI
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

To Dean and Family
Sorry about your loss. Will be thinking about you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sue Phillips Duncan
Spanish Fort, AL
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Sunday, March 10, 2019

Condolences to the Hovis family. Prayers for you all in your time of need. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Dennis Goings
Osceola, AR
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Sunday, March 10, 2019

My prayers go out to the entire family in your loss of Gary. Growing up he was one of the Ruby st. Kids. I knew Gary all of my life.

Tom Nichols
Collierville, TN
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Sunday, March 10, 2019

So very sorry for the loss of a loved one. Prayers for the Family. Was a schoolmate of mine at Osceola High School along with Pam.