Neil L. Hoopingarner, 89 born May 15th 1930 in Yoder, Indiana passed away in Otto, North Carolina on April 15th 2020. Neil was preceded in death by his wife Nina Grim Hoopingarner. He is survived by Debra (John) Leonard, Keith (Bitsy) Hoopingarner, Kathy (Steve) Thomas, and Sheryl (Don) Thomas, grandchildren Dawn, Troy, Elisa, Josh, Dillon, Cory, Amber, Stephanie and Kelsey and thirteen great-grandchildren. Neil helped manage a family business Zanesville Lumber and Construction Company in Indiana. He also had a small farm in Indiana. After moving to Florida he became a Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer. He started AAA Auction Company in Tampa and was founding member of the Florida Auctioneers Association and past President. Neil received the Lew C Dell Hall of Fame award for his contribution to the auctioneering profession. As believers in Christ, Neil and Nina raised their children in a Godly home. Neil served in the Korean War as part of the Army Security Agency in Tokyo providing intelligence and breaking code. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at 11 AM at Woods Barn located at 4730 17th street East, Palmetto, FL 34221.
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