Grady Spencer Hoots, 80, passed away Sunday September 10, 2017. He was born December 21, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late F. K. and Naomi Groce Hoots. He served in the US Army and was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters Amanda Bell, Bertha Wooten, Ethel Swaim; Six brothers Calvin Hoots, Clyde hoots, James hoots, Clifton Hoots, and Bobby Hoots, Sr., Isaac Hoots. Surviving are a lifelong friend of 54 years Barbara Goad; several nieces and nephews. A private service will be conducted at a later date. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Hoots family.