Caleb Andrew Hoover, age 27, currently of Xenia, and formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.

Caleb was born January 17, 1997 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Don P. and Traci J. (Starr) Hoover. In addition to his parents, Caleb is survived by his loving wife, Carley Marie (VanNeuren) Hoover, whom he married December 22, 2018; their daughter: Calista Mackenzie Hoover; sisters: Lydia and Hannah Hoover; grandparents: Steven N. and Dianna K. Starr; uncles: Steven (Bethany) Starr, David and Michael Starr; Jim (Frances) Hoover and Dan (Sylvia) Hoover; Aunt: Mary (Scott) Yingst; father-in-law: Daniel L. VanNeuren, mother-in-law: Cheryl A. VanNeuren; sister-in-law: Sydney M. Foster; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Caleb was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph B. and Betty L. Hoover.

Caleb was currently employed as a Neonatal ICU Pharmacist at Miami Valley Hospital. He graduated from the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy in 2022. He was also a graduate of Wellspring Preparatory High School in Grand Rapids, MI. By the age of 9, Caleb had earned his license as an amateur radio operator, having the call sign, KD8KTQ. Caleb loved being outdoors hiking, traveling, visiting National Parks with Carley and camping with friends. He loved hunting with his uncles and grandfather. He was very devoted to his family. Caleb was a diligent worker, however, in his spare time he enjoyed cooking with his wife and disc golfing. He was a steadfast follower of God's word, always seeking to learn more about his faith. He was currently teaching himself Greek and Hebrew to aid in his understanding of the Bible. Caleb was a member of the Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, proudly serving on the Security Team.

Pursuing knowledge to further medicine while helping others was a constant goal of Caleb's. He was able to give the ultimate gift of saving lives by requesting to be an organ donor.

Service to celebrate his life will be held 3 PM Saturday, May 4th at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, 3490 Jasper Rd. Jamestown, OH. Pastor Adam McCune, Pastor Phil Severn and Pastor David Culver will be officiating. Visitation for the public will begin Saturday at 1 PM at the church. He will be interred at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia following the service at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com .

The service will be live streamed Saturday at the link below: https://go.shbcfamily.com/hoover-service