Jimmy Ray Hovick

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 9:08 AM

By Holly Stover

Jimmy Ray Hovick age 73, Branson, Missouri

Beloved son, brother and uncle, Jimmy Hovick, entered into rest on March 26, 2023 at his home in Branson.

Jimmy Ray Hovick was born September 11, 1949 in Ames, Iowa. He was the son of Theroy “Ted” and Norma Jean (Caruth) Hovick. He grew up in Iowa and was active in athletics during high school, having many successes, especially as a varsity track athlete. Jimmy had worked in the trucking industry, driving cross country. He retired from the restaurant business, where he had worked several years as an accomplished chef. Jimmy enjoyed different past times, including cheering on the Denver Broncos, watching car racing, fishing, raising Greyhounds and growing flowers. His love and presence will be deeply missed.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother Norma Jean Hovick; father Ted Hovick; step-mother Lois Hovick and nephew Christopher Hovick.

He is survived by his siblings, Larry Hovick (Diane) of Hollister, Claude Hovick (Jane) of Roland, IA, Dianna Muench (Dwight) of Ogden, IA, Clayton Gregg (Julie) of Ames, IA and Janet Handsaker (Jerry) of Roland, IA along with many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Story City, IA. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory, Branson.

Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory

1638 East State Highway 76

Branson, Missouri 65616

Telephone – 417-334-3670

Fax – 417-336-3670