Michael K. “Mike” Hovis, 53, of Meansville, Ga., formerly of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday in a Georgia hospital following a series of recent strokes.

Born in Butler on Feb. 13, 1960, he was the son of the late Calmont D. and Earlene Davis Hovis.

He was baptized a United Methodist.

Mike was a graduate of Moniteau High School.

In Pennsylvania, he was employed as a weigh master by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. In Georgia, he had been employed as a fork lift operator.

Surviving are his wife, LaFrienda Hovis; his daughter, Nicole Hovis (Richard), and his grandson, William J. Smith IV, all of Georgia. Locally he is survived by his sister, Michele (Terry) Sullivan of Hilliards; his two brothers, Greg (Pam) Hovis of Butler and Robert (Krista) Hovis of Clarion, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

HOVIS — The visitation, funeral services and cremation for Michael K. “Mike” Hovis, who passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, were conducted Sunday, Dec. 8, in Georgia. A memorial service will be in Eau Claire in early January, following the holiday season. The date and time will be announced in the Butler Eagle.The Buzard Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is in charge of the local services.To view or send condolences and to send flowers and sympathy cards, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.