Mr. James A. Choate, of Hoover, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the age of 96. He served his country in the US Army during WWII and was retired from Radiology Associates. Jim was a long time member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane White Choate. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Betty Choate; a daughter, Carla Overlander; two granddaughters, one great grandson, one nephew, and devoted step children and their families. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 10 to 11 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Richard Trader officiating. Interment will be in Alabama National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to Lakeside Baptist Church.