Alexander Ryan Hoover

Alexander Ryan Hoover, age 16 of Athens, Alabama got his wings on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. Alex was born on April 30, 2001 in Huntsville, Alabama to George Hoover and Rene Hoover. Alex was preceded in death by his grandmother, Deborah Barrett Hardin; uncle, Ricky Hall and aunt, Brenda Austin. He is survived by his mother, Rene Hoover and fiancé Jerry Collins; his father, George Hoover; grandparents, Bud and Trace Hill of Roach, Missouri and Steve and Brenda Hoover of Harrison, Alabama; great uncle, Bob Hill of Roach, Missouri; aunt, Lisa Roberson of Decorah, Iowa; aunt, Julie Black of Wichita, Kansas; great aunt, Naomi Hall; uncle, David Hoover of Bremerton, Washington; uncle and aunt, Jeremy and Toshia Hoover of Newton, Kansas; uncle and aunt Rocky and Marci Lehl; uncle and aunt Brad and Kay Hunter, great aunt and uncle, Ann and Wayne Hall; great aunt, Sandra Hall, cousins, Kelli Hall, Logan Hall ,Brian Barnett, Judy Clark and special friends, the Collins Family. Alex was a fun loving child full of life and even fuller of spirit! At 16 years old Alex conquered more disabilities than most could do in a life time. Alex was never known to slow down or to give up. It just wasn’t bred into him. Autism tried to take his voice, who knew it would be one heard round the world. He succumbed to his complications from his congenital heart condition peacefully, leaving behind hearts full of love, peace, acceptance, and unity; His legacy. Alex loved his match box cars, his bike, Xbox and the movies. He never forgot a time or a date and you could count on him being your weatherman. He was always was up for an adventure or traveling. He lived and we conquered barriers of Autism. His smile was infectious and his personality would take over the room. He would laugh and giggle and always ask for a hug. Often he would ask, “give me a kiss". He was a little shy but once he warmed up to you it was as though you were best friends. Alex was a best friend to many. He will be remembered for his crazy eating habits. We learned "hamberfriesketchup" was indeed one word. Pizza was good anytime day or night. 3am snack was a must. Teriyaki sauce and rice noodles was a meal! Chicken had to be served with cheese sticks and you better not forget the marinara sauce! He would give a chef a run for his money. Alex life was all about love and beating the odds. It was about leaning on our faith to get through whatever obstacle we were dealing with. It was about trusting love and making those hard decisions. It was simply an out conquering fear to have the best life possible. God has blessed us with this precious angel, now fly high sweet Alex. You got your wings. Services for Alex will be Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Asbury Methodist Church in Madison, Alabama with Gayle Miller and Mac McCutcheon officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 6:00-9:00 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Apostolic Church Cemetery. Pallbearers are Blake Montgomery, Greg Miller, Bill Tribble, Jacob Shafer, Dennis Shafer, Coty Collins, Jeff Collins and Louis Berry.

Alexander Ryan Hoover

April 30, 2001 - August 14, 2017