Joseph Luther Hoopengardner
May 6, 1921 ~ March 25, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:30 AM in Lexington Park United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD with Rev. Doug and Lori Hayes officiating . Interment will be on Friday, March 30, 2012 in the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Rev. Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Jr., 90, of Hollywood, MD died on March 25, 2012 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on May 6, 1921 he was the son of the late Catherine Renner and Joseph Luther Hoopengardner, Sr. He was the loving husband of Loretta Joy Ashby Hoopengardner whom he married on December 18, 1942 in the Alpha Delta Phi Sorority House in College Park, MD and preceded him in death on September 30, 2011. Rev. Hoopengardner is survived by his children: Stanley Joseph and Stephen David Hoopengardner of Hollywood, MD., Sarah Lynette Reedy of York, PA., Susan Annette Corbin of Honesdale, PA., 11 grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. Rev. Hoopengardner is survived by his siblings: Mary Miller of Frederick, MD., and Charles Hoopengardner of Dover, Del. He is preceded in death by his brothers: George, Herbert, and James Hoopengardner. Rev. Hoopengardner graduated from Hagerstown High School and went on to graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelors Degree in 1943. He moved from Frostburg, MD to St. Mary’s County in 1961. Rev. Hoopengardner was a high school math teacher, head football coach for Beall High School in Frostburg, MD., Minister for the Cumberland Bethel Church of the Nazarene for 8 years, Minister of the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene for 26 years, and Lexington Park United Methodist Church for 18 years. Rev. Hoopengardner served in the United States Army from November 17, 1943 to September 28, 1946 during World War II (European Campaign) and was a 1st Lieutenant. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD., with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:30 AM in the Lexington Park United Church with Rev Doug and Lori Hays officiating. Interment will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 in Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Hoopengardner, Greg Reedy, Rick Naill, Carlos Tavares, Erikson Corbin, Benjamin Corbin, Andrew Hooker, and Sean Powell. Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636, Hollywood Church of the Nazarene 24710 Sotterley Road Hollywood, MD 20636, Lexington Park United Methodist Church 21760 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, MD 20653. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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” Leah and I were married with Hooperglue …..by Rev. (Joe) Joseph Hoopengardener. He went to be with the man and God that he spent his whole life committed too. He was and always will be my favorite preacher. He is the benchmark. We will miss him greatly. Leah and I spent our 25th wedding anniversary at his bedside in the hospital. He didnt know anyone in the hospital room that day , but he woke up and asked if he could pray for us ..and DID…and then went back to sleep. We Love you Joe 🙂 …. “God Bless you ALL” “
“I know you will miss your father very much. My mother, Thea Crowe, Thought so much of him and your mother. Now , they can all get together in heaven and have their own spiritual reunion. My prayers for your sadness at this time. Janet Jeter”
“Dear Family: Our deepest sympathies on the passing of a wonderful man and father. Our prayers are with you during this time. John & Margaret Armentrout-CHS/1965-1992”
“To the Hoopengardner Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Pastor Joe was one great American citizen – standing tall and exemplifying all the finest qualities of a true man of God and a Patriot to his country. His warmth and outstanding sense of humor will be sorely missed by all of us who lived with him in the church and loved him.”
“Rev. Joe leaves behind a strong family to carry on what he has started. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Our love and prayers go out to Your whole Family. Rev. Hoopengardner lead many Souls to the Lord. I remember him and your Mom at North East Nazarene Camp after service they would meet with our Family and have coffee and donuts! I remember him visiting my Uncle Sam Sweeney by boat. He stopped by and sat on the porch with him.. I know you all are very proud of your heritage and you should be. Your Parents raised a wonderful Family! Our Love “
“My prayers and thoughts are with the family.”
“Yes, he was a great man. I have known him when he first preach at Hollywood church in the 60s. William P. Haylett & Doris Haylett have fond memory of Rev Joe and Loretta.”
“Seve, Karen and Family – We are so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. He was a good man and God needed another Angel. You have many memories that will live on forever. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. “
“We have missed your Dad at our meetings for the last several years. We know he fought the good fight and that your mom has welcomed him home. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and hope you, your faith,and the love of family and friends will help you through this time of great loss.”
“To the Hoopengardner Family I am so very sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man and will be missed very much. God bless you all and comfort you in your time of sorrow.”
“Your father was a great man of faith, as was your mom. They will stand as living examples for the rest of us — what a great legacy they leave. Henry and I send you our deepest condolences on your loss, even as we celebrate your dad’s graduation to his heavenly reward.”
“Your Dad and Mom did a great and effective ministry in western Maryland….a number of years past……I had talked with Joe about it…..It still is reaping an harvest…..Our prayers are with you as a family”
“Your dad is the reason why I am at Lexington Park United Methodist. It was his kind spirit and his bible teaching plus his beautiful family that I have grown to really love and call my own. Love you all and may God Bless you all! “
“to the Hoopengardner Family, So very sorry to read of the loss of your father. He and your mother are reunited once again. YOu are all aware of the spot he has always held in Mike’s Heart, from those “early” football years in Frostburg. we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Reverand Hoopengardner was a nice gentle man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hoopengardner family. He will be remembered and missed by many people of the Southern Maryland area. “
“To The Hoopengardner Family, We have lost a GREAT MAN and we will miss him very much. Rev. Joe was a GREAT Pastor and friend to all, He will be in our hearts always and we will never forget him. The family will be in our prayers and hearts. We know Rev. Joe is with the LORD now and at peace and no more pain,We hope you all find comfort and peace that Rev. Joe is at rest now and with his LOVE Loretta. GOD BLESS ALL of YOU.”
“Your dad lived as God wanted him to and we know he will find rest in death. I saw him while delivering blakets 2 weeks ago; so I know he is in a better place now. This is not easy for love ones left, so I am praying that the Lord helps you find comfort and peace.”
“To all of the Hoopengardner family – Pastor Joe was such a inspiration to us all, so devoted to the God he served and his family. We will all miss him. Comfort in the knowledge that he is once again reunited with Loretta and his Lord and Savior. They are both definitely smiling down on all of us, watching over us. They are singing His praises together with all of the saints, for all eternity.”
“A wonderful teacher, role model, minister, and friend left this world this evening to be with his maker. Rev. Joseph Hoopengardner: You blessed my world as a child through adulthood. You blessed my marriage. You even had the opportunity to bless my children. You will never be forgotten. Love ya!”
“Rev. Joe will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Hoopengardner family – May you find comfort in knowing that Rev. Joe is meeting Loretta in a much better and peaceful place, free of pain and suffering. “
“My Prayers are for the ones left behind. He is so Loved and will be missed as he soars in Heaven with the Angels, Wife, and other loved ones. My Prayers and Condolences to his Family.”
“Rev. Joe, Loretta and your entire family made me feel welcome and loved the very first time I entered the doors of the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene in the mid eighties. God bless the family and thank you for sharing your wonderful Mom and Dad with me.”
“Our prayers to all the Hoopengarder Family, GOD BLESS ALL”
“Our deepest condolences to the Hoopengardner family. Cherish his memories…You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“There will always be a special place for Pastor Joe in our hearts. There was no body more special with a voice like his.”
“Our prayers go out to the Hoopengardner family.”
“Rev. Hoopengardner was such a blessing to all he touched. May he and Loretta enjoy eternal life together singing their praises. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.”
“Joey, Sorry for your loss. I am sorry I did not make it tonight, I worked today, left grabbed a bite to eat and sat through my Wednesday night BoE. meeting. Again I apologize. “
“Dear Hoopengardner Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of a wonderful man of God. Over the years we have grown to love your dad and mom and had great respect for them. “Thank you Joe and Loretta for giving to the Lord.””
“We want to extend to all the family our sincerest sympathy. Mr. Hoopengardner was a wonderful person and touched many lives. We are confident that God will greatly bless him now! May you be comforted by the friendships of so many over the years and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“The Hoopengardner Family has lost such a wonderful, inspirational family member. Great Uncle Luther will live on and continue to inspire me daily in my memories of his phenomenal sermons that I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to hear him deliver over the years. The power of his faith and love for God resonated in every word he spoke in those sermons. It would be difficult to say that one did not feel truly one with The Lord when he spoke in the House of God. He was truly a man of great worth and character and a man that devoted his life to his family and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was extremely giving to others in devoting his time to those in need of inspirational guidance. The mark he left on this world shall never be forgotten and unlikely replaced by such a remarkable man. Despite our distance and time, Great Uncle Luther and Great Aunt Loretta never forgot me through the years whenever I celebrated major achievements in my life and they were always supportive of my accomplishments. The Hoopengardner Family is a strong family deeply rooted in a foundation of love, caring and support for one another – be it immediate or extended family and regardless of distance and time. Through our inherent and unique qualities as a family, we can continue to live on and pass down our family legacy to those that will carry on The Hoopengardner Family name for years to come. I know Great Uncle Luther would expect nothing less of all of us and I know that it is within all of us to let the legacy of those family members (“Hoopie’s”) that have passed before us, continue to live on within each of us every single day of our lives. To my family and extended Hoopengardner family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss to our family and pray that God will comfort each of us in the days ahead as we cope with the loss of such a great man. I love you all and wish you peace and comfort during this time. “
“Rev. Joe and Loretta Hoopengardner personified Christian dedication in their vocations and in their love for each other. Somehow the world seems emptier without them, and we surely were blessed to know them.”