James Hoover, 76, of Circleville passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born on October 4, 1939 in Ashville to Glyn and Jane (Lamb) Hoover. He was an Air Force Veteran, 1957 Circleville High School Graduate, life member of Amvets Post 2256 and Ham Radio Operator K8DFC. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife; Brenda (Reed) Hoover and by sister; Penny Dietrich. James is survived by his mother; Jane (Lamb) Hoover, children; Julie (Greg) Little and James R. (Shannon) Hoover, grandchildren; Marcus (Britt) West, Rebecca Little, Morgan Hoover and Samantha Hoover, great grandchildren; Brycen and Braden West and by brother; Fred Hoover. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Harrison Township. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4-7 p.m. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.