Ruben “Hoover”Gaskins, 91, of Campbellsville, KY formerly of the Ella Community in Adair County, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at 4:42 PM at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on March 13, 1926 in Kokomo, IN, the son of the late Alvin & Mary Ann Williams Gaskins.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Martha Opal Hubbard Gaskins on Oct. 1, 2014, two brothers: James Ray Gaskins & Paul Gaskins, and two sisters: Inis Stroup & Unema Roberts.

SURVIVORS:

1 Son: Doug (Kim) Gaskins of Louisville, KY

2 Sisters: Opal Temple of Russiaville, IN;  Geneva Workman of Louisville, KY

1 Grandson: Conner Gaskins

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends 

He attended New Hope Separate Baptist Church, was retired from Ingersoll Rand in Campbellsville, was a Veteran of World War II serving his country in the U.S. Army,  and was a Paratrooper in 82nd Airborne. Mr. Gaskins enjoyed singing & playing guitar with family & friends and was an avid Cincinnati Reds Fan.

Funeral Service: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. David Coffey officiating.

Interment: Haven Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors presented by the local VFW Post 6097.

Visitation: Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 after 4:00pmCT.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested in the form of Gideon Bibles.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.