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Ralph HOOKS Obituary
A native of Wilson, N.C., he had been a Hampton resident for 48 years.
He was a member and Deacon of Faith Baptist Church. In 1989 he retired, after 31 years of service, as a machinist with the Newport News Shipyard. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class during WWII, and received several citations including the WWII Victory Medal, American Area Medal, and the European – African – Middle East Area Medal.
One of his passions was playing, coaching and managing softball. He participated for more than 40 years in all capacities in municipal leagues and the Newport News Shipyard league.
Preceding him in rest are his parents, Ruffin and Nannie Hooks.
Surviving members of his family include his wife of 60 years, Ella Gray Hooks; sons, Randy Lee Hooks, Ricky Lynn Hooks, and Jerry Wayne Hooks; grandchildren, Robert Daniel Hooks, Joshua Lee Hooks, Sarah Fae Carter, Ricky Hooks Jr., and Chris Hooks; great-grandchildren, Emma Leigh Hooks, Rusty Evan Hooks, Gordon Wayne Hooks, Charles Robert Hooks, and Landon Hooks; brother, Hardy Hooks; and sister, Eva Scott.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, May 22, from 6 to 8, at Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home. A service celebrating Ralph's life will be held at 2 Sunday afternoon, May 23, at Faith Baptist Church. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph HOOKS
Kim Barney
May 25, 2010
Ella - We are so sorry to hear about Ralph. Kaylah was just talking about him the other day. She still remembers what he used to say to her all the time, Buddy, Pal, Friend, Ralphie Boy! You both played a very important role in our lives, especially Kaylah, and he will never be forgotten. Please let us know if you need ANYTHING Ella. We love you dearly!
Kim, Curtis & Kaylah Barney
John& Jessie Conner
May 24, 2010
God's Blessings and Comfort. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow for Ralph. No more pain for him for he is in Jesus's arms.
May 24, 2010
Mrs. Hooks and Family, sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Hooks. He was always in good spirits and was very enjoyable for me to be around when I was a kid at Hampton Roads Baptist...he will be missed greatly by all people who knew of him.
May 24, 2010
Ella,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We loved Ralph and he will be missed. We have lots of good memories and some cute pictures too. We love you and may God comfort you and all of your family during this time.
The Whites -- Don, Sharon, James, Amber
Dianne Lynch
May 23, 2010
Aunt Ella, I just heard about the passing of Uncle Ralph on Sunday evening. My deepest sympathy to you and Randy, Ricky & Jerry. I will always remember his jokes he played on me as a kid and all the decorations in the yard at Christmas. Uncle Ralph was always so full of laughter. My love to you all.
Your niece - Dianne Rhodes Lynch
Mary Mister
May 23, 2010
To the Hooks family, I am very sorry to hear Mr. Hooks had passed away. I can still see him saying hello to everyone in church. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
May 23, 2010
Mrs. Hooks and Family.......
I was very sadden to read about the passing of Ralph. I will never forget him.
He was always fun to be around. I met both he and his wife while working at Shoney's years ago.
Tina Turner, Hampton, Va.
May God bless the family !!
Brian Brown
May 23, 2010
I am sad today because there are people in this world who never got to know Ralph Hooks.
Alvin Hays Jr
May 23, 2010
May God bless you Ralph. You were a great person to work with on the carrier years ago in the shipyard. May our Lord give your family strength at this stressful time.
Jerry Morgan
May 22, 2010
I will always treasure the good times & wisdom Ralph shared with me playing softball. I am saddened by his passing. The world lost a good man, but I know Ralphie Boy is in Heaven, probably talking someones ear off about softball. My deepest condolences to the friends & family of Ralph Hooks.
Pat Mister Clark
May 22, 2010
I was saddened to learn of Ralph's passing. He was a fixture at Hampton Roads Baptist Church when I attended there growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
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