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Mr. Bobby Marion Hoots Jr., 71, passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

He was born Nov. 3, 1951 in Iredell County to the late Bobby Marion Hoots Sr. and Elizabeth Lowery Hoots. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Anne Hoots.

He is survived by: his wife, Beverly Smith Hoots; his daughter, Holly Dawn Hoots; grandchildren, Hannah Marie Hoots and Ethan Robert Loflin; brothers, Brad (Betty) Hoots and Bryan Hoots.

Bobby was a 1970 graduate of Davie High School. He attended Forsyth Technical Community College. Bobby was a member of Mt. Olive Global Methodist Church. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 32 years. Bobby was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Hoots had served as a member of Courtney Volunteer Fire Department, and he is a lifetime member of Yadkin County Rescue Squad, having 25 years of service and he had served as President of the Squad. Bobby loved fishing and spending time with his family and canine companion “Otis”.

The family will receive friends, Monday, Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Mt. Olive Global Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to: Mt. Olive Global Methodist Church 3521 Wyo Rd. Yadkinville, NC 27055; or Yadkin County Rescue Squad, 1116 W. Main St., Yadkinville, NC 27055.

Online condolences: www.gentryfuneralservice.com.

Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Hoots family.