Randolph "Randy" Wayne Hoover

Randolph “Randy” Hoover, age 79, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on November 11, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1947, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

He spent his early years working alongside his father and brothers at Gonzales Machine Works, Inc., founded by his father. A gifted inventor, he was always creating and had a love for architecture and drawing. He later worked in industrial sales, and attended Louisiana State University.

He was also a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of all, he loved his family and spending quality time with them.

He is survived by his daughters, Dana Schiele (Max) and Lana LeBlanc (Ron), his son Neil Hoover (Paula), and his adopted daughter Michelle Hoover; grandchildren, Alan Schiele (Delcie), Brennan LeBlanc (Kristine), Blake LeBlanc (Chloe), Bryce LeBlanc (Jordan), Sadie Hoover, Lacie Hoover, and Mollie Hoover; and great-grandchildren, Jude Schiele, Nash Schiele, Brady LeBlanc, and Hudson LeBlanc; and brother, Michael “Mike” Hoover.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances “Lou” Hoover; his father, Leon Joseph Hoover; and his brothers Ronald “Ronnie” Hoover, Bob Hoover, and Gerry Hoover.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Golden Age Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, in Denham Springs for their compassionate care, and to Life Source Hospice Services for their support during this difficult time.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Those wishing to honor his memory are encouraged to perform a random act of kindness in his name.