Reverend Odie Fontain Hoover

In Loving Memory Of; Odie Fontain Hoover was born to Pastor Odie M. Hoover and Pastor Shirley J. Beeks on March 23, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. Odie married Kimberley Yvette Hunt on August 31, 1991. They shared 27 years of marriage while parenting their two sons. Odie was an astute minister of God and minster of music servicing various churches and organizations around the Detroit Metropolitan area. He served as a Para Professional in Detroit Public Schools (Helen Fields Learning Center) for over 20 years. He retired in June 2005. Odie graduated from Lutheran High School West. In 1979, Odie received his certification to be an auto mechanic working throughout the greater Detroit area and even having the opportunity to service the renowned actor Tim Allen’s vehicles every now and again. Not many people know what they are called to do in life but at the early age of 3, Odie knew exactly what was expected of him. One day while following through on a request from his mother, Odie came across a statue of Jesus in his mother’s room. In that moment, he had an encounter with God who informed him he would grow up and become his disciple through the prophetic ministry of preaching. In 1986, Rev. Odie Hoover became an ordained minister of God through God’s Holiness Church of Deliverance. This would be one of the most prominent staples many have known him for throughout his tenure on this earth. At the age of 5, Odie was first introduced to music when his grandmother Ozella Beeks came home with a drum set she purchased for $12. She wondered if this would be a good investment of her money not knowing he would grow up to be a profound musician. His interest in music continued through his adolescence gaining interest in piano, guitar, and organ: learning from his first music teacher Mrs. Eddie. His musical journey did not end there. Odie continued his music education at Davis Academy of Music under the leadership of Minister Benard Smith. This led to him becoming an outstanding musician playing for a plethora of churches and choirs such as Greater St. James F.B.H, Voices of Heaven Grace Temple COGIC, New Christ Temple COGIC, Temple St. Jude, Faith Temple F.B.H and many more including his current home New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. At New Mt. Moriah, he was the minister of music for over 25 years under the leadership of Dr. Jerome Kirby until 2012 and current Pastor Kelvin Brooks. He was a faithful member that adorned many hats. He taught the Men’s, Mass Adult, and Youth Choirs. He taught Sunday school and bible study. He facilitated the music for all the special events throughout the year, Pastor’s Anniversary, Women’s Day, Men’s Day, holiday events, outdoor services, etc. He ministered occasionally on Sunday and in place of the pastor when called upon preaching some of his most powerful messages “The Clock is Ticking” and “The Proof is in The Pudding.”

Reverend Odie Fontain Hoover

March 23, 1960 - August 6, 2019