Gary Lynn Hoots, 86, of Jacksonville, IL, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He was born June 26, 1936, in Bloomfield, the son of Clyde and Anna Campbell Hoots. He married Ila Marie Hutton on September 17, 1961, and she survives. Mr. Hoots is survived by one son, Brian Alan (Sandy) Hoots of rural Winchester; one step-grandson, Cory Burke; two step great grandchildren; a sister, Janet (Bill) Foiles of Jacksonville; a brother, Roger Hoots of Meredosia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary attended school at Bloomfield and Winchester schools. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Wasp from 1955-1959. He was a member of Woodson Baptist Church, a lifetime member of Jacksonville Amvets. He was a longtime Jacksonville barber at Dunlap Barber Shop and later Hair on the Square, retiring after 62 years. Gary loved his work. He was a loving husband to his wife, and a proud father to his son, and step grandchildren. Gary loved to get together with family and friends, loved his desserts, and was an avid Cubs fan since 1952. A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends prior to the service from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Bloomfield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Woodson Baptist Church. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Monday, October 10, 2022 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Monday, October 10, 2022 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650