Goshen, IN - Lester Howard Hooley of Goshen, passed away on March 3. He lived a remarkable 101 years and is now rejoicing with his heavenly father.

A native of Middlebury and New Paris, he retired from Star Craft and Smoker Craft, enjoying his retirement years in Sun City Center, Florida.

Les loved traveling, from Jerusalem to the Caribbean, touring six European countries with Sounds of Hope as their tour photographer.

He volunteered with Sun City Center's Emergency Squad, Computer Tech and the Pelican Player's Live Theater. He had a love for mechanics and gardening.

Surviving is his loving wife, Eva Brown S. Hooley of Goshen; his children, Greg Hooley of Ruskin, Florida, Tim (Teri) Hooley of Elkhart, Joe (Jackie) Hooley of New Paris, LuAnn H Hewitt of Goshen; and two additional children, Kim Stickel and Sonia (Larry) Shank; as well as many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Menno S. and Dora (Mast) Hooley; a sister, Verna H. Slabaugh of Topeka; brothers, Walter H. Hooley and Marion Hooley, both of Goshen; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Thursday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen.

A memorial service will follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate his life and legacy.

Memorial contributions may be directed to World Missionary Press.