Obituary

Steven Wayne Hoots of Lee’s Summit passed away after a brief battle with Hepatic Melanoma and died of complications with the disease on March 30,2025. He was born June 13, 1954 in Granite City, Illinois to Jimmy K. and Betty (Evans) Hoots. He married Patrice Alaine Wilkinson of Kane, Illinois February 17, 1973. He is survived by his son Nathan, his granddaughter’s Samantha & Nevaeh w/husband Joey, his grandsons Trevor, Tristen & Trey, his great grandchildren Zelda, Zane, Amelia and Aaralyn. He was preceded in death by his parents Jimmy K. and Betty (Evans) Hoots of Whitehall, Ill., brothers Mike & Kenny and his son Steven Bradley Hoots of Belton, Mo.

Steven enlisted in the Army in 1972 and was deployed to Korea but returned after 1 year to get married. With his new bride and new baby(Steven B.) they continued to Ft. Lewis, Washington were he served for 3 years before receiving orders to report to Germany in 1976 where he and his wife had their second child (Nathan). After 3 years in Germany he return to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Here he completed his required service to the Army April 10, 1981. 2 years later he continued his military service with the Naval Reserves and in 1984 was assigned to the 3rd generation Nimitz-class Super Carrier the USS Carl Vinson which is currently the flag ship of the Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 1. Serving the Carl Vinson took Steve to many ports of call; Japan, Spain, Hawaii and many others. He retired from the Navy with 22 years of military service in April 1998.

Steve was always helping others in his retirement years. Friends, family or a neighbor; if he could find a reason to like you he’d be more than happy to give you a hand. A Harley Davidson and Mopar enthusiast he got excited when talking about old muscle cars and anything on 2 wheels. Like his mother, he showed his love by cooking and never passed on the opportunity to feed someone. Although he was very sick, he was strong and resolute to his last breath. Two services will be held; the first service will be held at Arborknoll Gospel Assembly 9633 James A Reed Rd. Kansas City, Mo 64134 Thursday April 3rd, 2025 starting at 5pm. The second service will be at Coonrod Airsman-Hires Funeral 107 E Cross St., Winchester, Ill. Friday 10:ooam to Noon with gravesite services at Camp Butler National Cemetery 5063 Camp Butler Rd Springfield, IL 62707 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers or cards please contribute to Wounded Warriors Project in honor or the memory of Steven Wanye Hoots.