GREENVILLE, Mo. — Jerry L. Hovis, age 75 of Silva, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born September 17, 1943 in the Turkey Creek community in Wayne County, the son of Harry Hovis and Magdalene (Leach) Hovis. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Wayne county. He operated a fencing company for many years and attended the New Home Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Robin (Jeff) Walk, of Poplar Bluff, Renee (Dennis) Osborn, of Greenville, Sherry (Rick) Rainwater, of Greenville; one brother, Melvin (Shirley) Hovis, of Greenville; one sister, Audrey (J.W.) Stanfield, of Cape Girardeau; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at the New Home Church on M Highway in Wayne County. Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonfuneral.com
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