Herbert Hoover Funk (known by most as Hoover) 89, passed away at his home Friday, July 7, 2017.

Hoover was born February 22, 1928 to the late Early B. Funk and Minnie Holliman Funk in Grayson County, Virginia. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Artie Davis Funk and daughter Sharon. Also preceded in death by sisters Ina Ruth Vaughan and Ila Holland; brothers Clifford, Raymond, Harry, Bobby and Ralph.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Janet and Rev. Bill Shupe of Max Meadows, Virginia; Pamela and Roscoe McBride of Martinsville, Virginia; two sons and daughters-in-law: Herbert (Herbie) and Patricia Funk of Fries, Virginia and Terry and Sheila Funk of Madison, North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law: Wanda and Jimmy Suggs of Stokesdale, North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law: Billy and Betty Funk of Fries, Virginia; sister-in-law: Sue Lineberry of Galax, Virginia; twelve (12) grandchildren Tracy Stanley (Chad); Monica Pendleton; Cindy Faulkner (Todd); Larry Shupe (Rachel); Jerry Shupe; Scott Shupe (Nikki), Andrew Shupe (Suzanne); Emily Moretz (John); Gary Funk; Stephanie Carrico (Barry); Heather Cupp (Seth); Michael Shupe; twenty-one (21) great grandchildren; three (3) great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held Monday, July 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Liberty Hill United Methodist Church, Fries, Virginia with Rev. Lee Thomas and Tracy Stanley officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening (July 9, 2017) from 6 PM until 8:00 PM at the church.