James M Hooker

1936-2023

Jim Hooker passed away on April 6, 2023 in his home in Opelika. He was born on 12-27-1936 in Tallassee Alabama.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1982 and retired as a MSGT. He loved playing golf. He had 5 hole in ones during his time playing. Unfortunately he wasn't able to play for the last several years due to health reasons but he did enjoy getting to ride with his buddies while they played. He also loved Auburn Football.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years,Peggy Hooker; his son James R Hooker; and his parents James and Mary Hooker.

He is survived by his daughter, Lezette(Mike)Trimm; granddaughter, Sara Hooker of Tacoma WA; great granddaughter Harlow Ames of Tacoma WA; daughter-in-law, Lyn Hooker of Tacoma, WA and brother-in-law Kenneth(Martha) Graham of Opelika, Al.

Special friends, Doug and Edie Johnson; Jesse and Dean Ward and Jerry Gaylor all of Opelika, AL.

Visitation will be held in the parlor of Frederick-Dean Funeral Home from 2:00pm until 2:45pm on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00pm following the visitation at Garden Hills Cemetery with Reverend Paul Ferrell.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.