Louis Hovis, 100, of Cary, NC passed away on October 13, 2026. Louis attended Dallas High School in Dallas, NC. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master’s degree in chemical engineering at NC State University and a doctorate at the University of Tennessee. He served in the US Navy during World War II.
Louis had a long career working as an engineer for DuPont, Chemstrand, and the Environmental Protection Agency. He also taught chemistry, physics, and calculus for 12 years at Campbell University. In his spare time, Louis was an avid woodworker and horticulturist. After retirement in 1991, Louis and his wife Lea, who passed away in 2023, spent many years traveling and visited all 50 states.
He is survived by two sons, John Garrison Hovis of Rockford, IL (Robin Hovis) and Samuel Hovis of Lincolnton, NC (Sandra Hovis), five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
A graveside service will be held at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, US, on October 16, 2026, at10:00 am.
Family will receive friends at the home following the graveside service.
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