Howard C. Hovis

Howard C. "Pistol" Hovis, of Farmington, passed away at Creve Coeur Manor in Creve Coeur, Missouri at the age of 88. He was born November 20, 1931 to the late Harrison B. Hovis and Annie B. (Tessereau) Hovis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Adelia Lee (Thomas) Hovis and his daughter, LaWanna (Hovis) Sitler. For most of his adult life Howard was a truck driver, enjoying the open road and travel. Upon his retirement he returned to farming which was what he loved doing. Howard was a very proficient mandolin player never straying very far from his love of Country Music and Country Gospel. Survivors include his son, Walter E. Hovis and wife, Gail of Virginia Beach, VA; grandson, Geoff L. Hovis and wife, Kimberly of Ella Belle, GA and their children, Samantha, Alexis and Geoff, Jr.; his granddaughter, Chrstel L. (Hovis) Halze and her children, Devin and Carissa. Visitation will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. with Reverend David Parmley officiating. Interment will follow at Hillview Cemetery. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Thursday, January 30, 2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Interment Service Hillview Memorial Gardens Thursday, January 30, 2020 3:00 PM 5229 Westmeyer Road Farmington, MO 63640