Victor Keith Hoots, Jr., known to most as “Doc,” a life-long resident of Henderson County, passed away on October 23, 2024, at Sapphire Ridge in Brevard, NC under the care of Four Seasons Hospice.
He was known by his school friends as “Vicky”. He was a proud 1962 graduate of East Henderson High School and had 6 years of service in the Army National Guard 210th Military Police Co.
He is survived by his children, Keith Hoots of Lake Toxaway, NC and Sarah “Odette” Raines of Olaton, KY. Doc is also survived by 6 papaw loving grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony “Bud” Hoots, Gregory “Greg” Hoots; and sister, Myra Hoots. He was proceeded in death by Wife, Cynthia “Ellen” Hoots; daughter, Alivia Collins; sisters, and parents.
Doc always enjoyed using his hands building many local homes (including his own), playing “This Little Piggy” on toes, chopping wood, driving to the flea market, or holding a fishing pole. Doc could always be found where the vegetables were being grown.
A visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, November 9 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm at Jackson Funeral Service 1101 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville, NC