Robert Stokes Hovey Obituary (1928 - 2018)

Robert Stokes Hovey Of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the age of 89. Bob was born on December 12, 1928 in Peabody, MA the son of Harold and Mary (Stokes) Hovey. He moved to Eaton Rapids in 1931 where he lived with his family at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home until his graduation in 1946. Bob graduated from Ferris State College in 1950 with a BS Degree in Accounting. After graduating he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the 31st Division in Japan and Korea during the Korean War. Bob retired from the State of Michigan as the Director of Audits in 1988 after nearly 34 years of service. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids, American Legion, Moose Lodge of Lansing, VFW National Headquarters life member and a member of the Masons. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harold Hovey Sr. Surviving are his sons, Robert (Holly Roberts) Hovey, Brian (Kristie) Hovey; grandchildren, Trenton, Madison, Austin; brother, Charlie (Lorraine) Hovey; lifelong friend and mother of his children, Mary Payne and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the family with funds going towards a memorial plaque that will be placed at the VFW Home. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com