Mr. Earl G. Hoard
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Mr. Earl G. Hoard

  • April 23, 1926 - June 27, 2011
  • Huntsville, Alabama
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“Pat, I was sad to hear that your father had passed. I'm sure he lived a good life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stu Hagood ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Stu Hagood - Rogersville, AL

“Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love comfort you all and give you...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Ellen Seikel - fayetteville, TN

“Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family now and in the weeks to come. Barbara and Rey Edmondson ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Rey and Barbara Edmondson - AL

“Shirley, Barbara and I send our deepest sympathy and will have you in our thoughts and prayers. We know you have and are experiencing very difficult...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: George and Barbara Butler - AL

“To the Hoard family, sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts go out to you all. Im happy to have known Earl,I know he shall be missed by you all...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Rita - Madison, AL - Friend

“Love you and Miss you already Dad!! May you make that hole in one in heaven!! ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Lisa Johnson - Huntsville, AL

“To all of the Hoard Family we send our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, The Coe...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Andrew J. Coe - Ex-SIL :-)

“I love you grandpa and i miss you. I'm sorry I wasn't there. I will always remember you. RIP. ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Taylor Coe - Grandson

“We have known Earl since before you were born,Pat. We have enjoyed Earl as a square dance buddy, party going buddy,a poker playing buddy, and finally...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Rob and Elizabeth Lavender - AL

“I love you Dad. I will miss you. ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Robert Hoard

“We are thinking about you and family, and so sorry for the loss of Earl. ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Alex & Tuggie McCool - Huntsville, AL

“Rob, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Cheryl and the family. May God grant all of you his strength and comfort at this time. God bless ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Robin & Glenys Kelly Johannesburg

“Pat I lost my Dad 2 years ago so I know how hard this is!! Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We will be thinking of you all...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Mike Albritton - Huntsville, AL

“Thanks for the privilege of allowing me to spend some time with you and your sons at the most prestigious golf event in Augusta. Your generosity and...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: David Lyle - Athens, AL - Friend


Earl G. Hoard
April 23, 1926 - June 27, 2011

Earl G. Hoard was born April 23, 1926 in Kirkwood, Missouri. He was the son of the late Verda and Walter Hoard. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Donald who died during WWII. Earl spent his early years in Victoria, Mo. After graduating from high school in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for two years. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in statistics and accepted a job with Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. in Crystal City, Mo. In 1958, the family moved to Huntsville where he accepted a job with Thiokol Co. and later accepted a job with NASA-MSFC. He was retired in 1991 from NASA-MSFC but continued to work as a contractor. He married the former Shirley Weber in 1950. They were blessed with five children – Robert Hoard and spouse Cheryl, Lisa Hoard Johnson and spouse Zarl, Susan Hoard Coe, Jennifer Hoard McCool and spouse Alex, and Patrick Hoard and fiancée, Vicki Gaught and four grandchildren, Taylor and Jeffrey Coe, Alex McCool IV and Nick McCool. He enjoyed traveling, bowling, golfing and playing cards with friends. Visitation will be at Valhalla Funeral Home, Wednesday 5 – 7 PM. Graveside services will be Thursday at 10AM at Valhalla Memory gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of North Alabama, 3311 Bob Wallace Avenue, Suite 101, Huntsville, Al. 35805.