Jerry King Hoover

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward C. Sr. and Polly Hoover.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene Hoover; his son, Keith (Erica) Hoover; his granddaughter, Emma Hoover; and his brother, Edward C. (Treva) Hoover, Jr.

Jerry built a life centered around hard work and family. He was a longtime grocer and proudly owned and operated the IGA Grocery Store in Adairville, Kentucky. He later finished his career in the food concession business, where he continued to do what he loved most: working, planning events, and traveling for business. Jerry had a deep appreciation for his work and took great pride in every detail.

Outside of work, Jerry enjoyed many of life’s pleasures. He was an avid Vanderbilt fan and a dedicated Atlanta Braves fan. He loved to travel, especially to the beach, and took great joy in cruising with his brother-in-law, Charlie, and sister-in-law, Judy. One of his favorite traditions was his annual trip to Tampa, Florida, for the IISA Trade Show.

Above all, Jerry loved his family. He treasured time spent together, especially during family gatherings, and found his greatest joy in those moments. He also held a special place in his heart for his granddog, Buster, who was dearly loved

Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, on April 29, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and again on April 30, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

The Funeral Service will take place at Forest Lawn Funeral Home on April 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Garden of Devotion II with Charlie Allen, Scott Allen, Brian Warren, Glen Marlin, Roger Heinrich and Brandon Lundy serving as pallbearers and Teddy Smith, Joey Anhalt, Joe Anhalt, Terry Stratton, Tim Higdon, Rick Evans and Jerry Stavely serving as honorary pallbearers.