Celebrating the life of
Edward A. "Ted" Hoover
December 10, 1930 - July 05, 2015
Edward A. "Ted" Hoover
Ted Hoover, devoted husband, father, grandfather, business owner and civic leader died July, 5th at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a long illness. He was 84. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Alexander and Elva Charlesworth Hoover; his brothers, John “Sandy” and Horace “Snicky”; and his eldest son, Ted, Jr.
Ted was born in Tyrone, PA, but moved to Charleston, SC at an early age. He considered Charleston his home. He was a 1954 graduate of Clemson A&M University and a die-hard Tiger Fan all of his life. He served as a tank squadron commander during the Korean War. After a time operating a finance company, he relocated to Savannah where he owned and operated Hoover Chrysler Jeep Dodge for 40 years.
He was a past President of the Savannah Auto Dealers Association, President of the Regional Dealer Advertising Association for Chrysler Corporation for many years, a member of LaVida Country Club, and a recipient of a lifetime membership in the Savannah Quarterback Club where he was a member since 1974.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean Sweat Hoover; his son, David; a daughter-in-law, Michelle; and his granddaughter, Madison.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10th at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church on Middleground Road.
In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to the Savannah Quarterback Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 16149, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Jean and David, We were so saddened at Ted's passing. Please know we are thinking of you at this time.
- Hugh & Jill Mahany, savannah, GA
David, Sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed just being around your Dad. Cliff
- Cliff Berger, Nicholasville, KY
Mr. Hoover, You are truly a wonderful person and you will be missed. To the Hoover family, you have our sympathies and prayers. May God Bless you all. John Mims
- John, Teresa, Jacob and Sydney Mims, Savannah , GA
Dear Jean and David,Please accept our condolences. Ted was a great friend to our family and a man I had immense respect for.We always enjoyed seeing him on Tybee. Ted always made sure everyone around him was having fun. He will be missed very much by my family and the entire staff at Beachside Colony. May our prayers help comfort you and may Ted rest peacefully in Heaven. Trey Clark
- Trey,Tommy, and Fra\nces Clark, Tybee Island, GA
My prayers to the family. Ted was a good friend, and I'll miss him very much.
- Dave Fleming, Savannah, Ga
My prayers to the family. Ted was a good friend, and I'll miss him very much.
- Dave Fleming, Savannah, Ga
Jean and David, my thoughts are with you. Ted was always a little larger than life with that booming voice and unbridled laugh. I hope he and my Dad are together again on the 18th hole and under par. Kerry Hadaway,
- Kerry Hadaway, Atlanta, GA
Jean & David - Wishing you peace and comfort from our Savior Jesus Christ at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we look back and celebrate a lifelong friendship, unique and special, that Ted and your family has brought to ours. He will be greatly missed.
- Ron & Cheryl Clower, Fayetteville, GA
Dear Jean and David, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hover's friendship will be missed, my life is better having known him. You all will be in our prayers.
- John & Peggy Clower, Fayetteville, Ga.
Dear Jean and David, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hover's friendship will be missed, my life is better having known him. You all will be in our prayers.
- John & Peggy Clower, Fayetteville, Ga.
I am truly sad to hear this sad news of the passing of "Chief." What fond memories I have of the many years of knowing this big man. The help, loyalty, and friendship of the Hoover family will never be forgotten. Rest in piece.
- Big Jim Burke, Savannah, Ga
Mr. Hoover was one of the classiest men I have ever met always smiling no matter how he felt, & always brought joy to everyone he came in contact with. He always had something for the office when he would come by & he would always say see you next time. He will be missed sooooo much
- Khalilah Lonnon, Port Wentworth, GA
David and family so sorry for your loss we have you in or prayers
- John & Debra Brown , Guyton, ga
We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Hoover Family.
- WALTER NEDRIGA AND LUBA ZHYBAJ, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Jean and family, Our condolences to you and your family. Ted's friendship was greatly enjoyed by all here at La Vida. Friends, La Vida Country Club
- Your Name or Family Name, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. He was truly a wonderful person. A great and endearing friend. A man of strength and integrity. He will be missed dearly. To the Hoover family may Gods strength see you through.
- Hen non & Irene Wilmont, Savannah , Ga
So sorry for your loss. I feel that I have lost a good friend and employer. I will miss "Chief."
- Wayne and Sally Best, Guyton, GA
Love and sympathy to your family during this time. Love, Dennis and Lynda Cooper
- Dennis & Lynda Cooper, SAVANNAH, GA
I always loved working for Mr. Hoover. Under his Gruff exterior was a heart of gold. He always made me feel appreciated and at home there. You had to work for it but your efforts never went unnoticed or unrewarded. He always had a strength, yet kindness that Kind of reminded me of my Grand Father. David, Michelle, Madison & Mrs. Hoover I'm so sorry for your loss, you are all in our prayers.
- Lee Braswell & Family, Springfield, Ga
David and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
- Irvin Levine, Savannah, GA
So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Please find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8. "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces."
- DK, Sav, GA
Dear Jean and David, We were so saddened at Ted's passing. Please know we are thinking of you at this time.
- Hugh & Jill Mahany, savannah, GA
David, Sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed just being around your Dad. Cliff
- Cliff Berger, Nicholasville, KY
Mr. Hoover, You are truly a wonderful person and you will be missed. To the Hoover family, you have our sympathies and prayers. May God Bless you all. John Mims
- John, Teresa, Jacob and Sydney Mims, Savannah , GA
Dear Jean and David,Please accept our condolences. Ted was a great friend to our family and a man I had immense respect for.We always enjoyed seeing him on Tybee. Ted always made sure everyone around him was having fun. He will be missed very much by my family and the entire staff at Beachside Colony. May our prayers help comfort you and may Ted rest peacefully in Heaven. Trey Clark
- Trey,Tommy, and Fra\nces Clark, Tybee Island, GA
My prayers to the family. Ted was a good friend, and I'll miss him very much.
- Dave Fleming, Savannah, Ga
My prayers to the family. Ted was a good friend, and I'll miss him very much.
- Dave Fleming, Savannah, Ga
Jean and David, my thoughts are with you. Ted was always a little larger than life with that booming voice and unbridled laugh. I hope he and my Dad are together again on the 18th hole and under par. Kerry Hadaway,
- Kerry Hadaway, Atlanta, GA
Jean & David - Wishing you peace and comfort from our Savior Jesus Christ at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we look back and celebrate a lifelong friendship, unique and special, that Ted and your family has brought to ours. He will be greatly missed.
- Ron & Cheryl Clower, Fayetteville, GA
Dear Jean and David, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hover's friendship will be missed, my life is better having known him. You all will be in our prayers.
- John & Peggy Clower, Fayetteville, Ga.
Dear Jean and David, We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hover's friendship will be missed, my life is better having known him. You all will be in our prayers.
- John & Peggy Clower, Fayetteville, Ga.
I am truly sad to hear this sad news of the passing of "Chief." What fond memories I have of the many years of knowing this big man. The help, loyalty, and friendship of the Hoover family will never be forgotten. Rest in piece.
- Big Jim Burke, Savannah, Ga
Mr. Hoover was one of the classiest men I have ever met always smiling no matter how he felt, & always brought joy to everyone he came in contact with. He always had something for the office when he would come by & he would always say see you next time. He will be missed sooooo much
- Khalilah Lonnon, Port Wentworth, GA
David and family so sorry for your loss we have you in or prayers
- John & Debra Brown , Guyton, ga
We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Hoover Family.
- WALTER NEDRIGA AND LUBA ZHYBAJ, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Jean and family, Our condolences to you and your family. Ted's friendship was greatly enjoyed by all here at La Vida. Friends, La Vida Country Club
- Your Name or Family Name, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. He was truly a wonderful person. A great and endearing friend. A man of strength and integrity. He will be missed dearly. To the Hoover family may Gods strength see you through.
- Hen non & Irene Wilmont, Savannah , Ga
So sorry for your loss. I feel that I have lost a good friend and employer. I will miss "Chief."
- Wayne and Sally Best, Guyton, GA
Love and sympathy to your family during this time. Love, Dennis and Lynda Cooper
- Dennis & Lynda Cooper, SAVANNAH, GA
I always loved working for Mr. Hoover. Under his Gruff exterior was a heart of gold. He always made me feel appreciated and at home there. You had to work for it but your efforts never went unnoticed or unrewarded. He always had a strength, yet kindness that Kind of reminded me of my Grand Father. David, Michelle, Madison & Mrs. Hoover I'm so sorry for your loss, you are all in our prayers.
- Lee Braswell & Family, Springfield, Ga
David and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
- Irvin Levine, Savannah, GA
So sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Please find some comfort in Isaiah 25:8. "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces."
- DK, Sav, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
