John Richard Hovis

John Richard Hovis, 76, of Zalma, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his home.

He was born February 8, 1947 in Turkey Creek, MO to David Eugene and Anna Alice (Pridy) Hovis.

He and Janis Ruth (Allen) Hovis were married May 19th 1979 in Zalma, MO. She survives him in Zalma.

He was a lifetime member of Turkey Creek General Baptist Church.

He was a veteran of the US Army.

He was a cattle farmer and worked in his family owned timber business.

John enjoyed tending to his cattle and working on his farm. He always stayed busy and was never caught sitting down.

Survivors include his wife; son, John David (Gina) Hovis of Zalma, MO; daughter, Christina (Jared) Dunning of Advance, MO; five brothers, Tom (Judy) Hovis of Greenville, MO, Bill (Bernia) Hovis of Greenville, MO, Jim (Soozi) Hovis of Sikeston, MO, Joe Hovis of Zalma, MO, Mike (Sandy) Hovis of Advance, MO; sister-in-law, Opal Hovis of Zalma, MO; six grandchildren, Dalli, Rhett, Claire, Grace, Luke, Easton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob Hovis; parents-in-law, Curtis & Velma Allen.

Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Ford & Liley Funeral Home Marble Hill.

Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 with the Rev. Jamie Hovis officiating.

Burial was at Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery in Marble Hill.

Memorial contributions may be given to Gideon's, Lymphoma Society or Turkey Creek General Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandlileyfuneralhome.com.

Ford & Liley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.