Mr. Ernest E. Hoback

Ernest E. Hoback, 86, of Stuart 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, Virginia.

He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. 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 thirty-eight 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 sixty-three 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 sixty-three years, Christine Harless Hoback; sisters, Edna Mullins, Helen Hoback, Mamie Stanley, Georgie Burton, Ruth Hill, Rubye Gerhart, Betty Bertha Hoback, Laura Alice Hoback, 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 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. on Tuesday, August 18th at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 19th, 12:00 p. m at Carter Street United Methodist Church, 1219 Second Street, Radford, Virginia with Rev. Jim Churchwell and 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, Virginia 24143. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.