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Ricky Hooker Obituary

SAN ANGELO Ricky "Rick" Allen Hooker, 51, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at First Baptist Church of San Angelo Chapel. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way. Rick was born Jan. 17, 1960, in San Angelo to Bill and Bonnie Hooker. He graduated from Central High School in 1978. He was employed by the CSCD-(Roy K. Robb Corrections Facility) in San Angelo. He also worked at Goodyear Proving Grounds, Coca-Cola, and B&W Trailer. Rick (Radar) was a proud member of the Fort Chadbourne Company G 4th Calvary. He loved horses, the Hill Country and his special dachshunds, Doppler and Radar. He is preceded in death by his father Bill Hooker. Rick is survived by his wife, Marilynn Baran Hooker; his mother, Bonnie Hooker; his stepson, Jace Baran and wife Jocelyn; his brother, Donnie Hooker and wife Sheila of Alvin, Texas; his granddaughter, Jisette Baran; his cousins, Ronny Hooker and wife Karen, Mike Hooker, Roy Easterly and wife Lisa of San Angelo, and many more; his nieces, Michelle McNutt and husband Jeremy, and Misti Hooker, all of San Angelo, Brittany Madden and husband Scott of Alvin Texas; his nephew, Coy Mitchell Chapman of Spring, Texas; and his great-nieces and nephews, Macy and Bryson McNutt and Brylie Madden. Rick was known as "Uncle Slick" by his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Steve Montoya, Jeri Smithwick, the San Angelo Community Medical Center staff, along with our family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fort Chadbourne, www.fortchadbourne.org, or Sadie's rescue, www.sadies.org, or your favorite charity.



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Published by GoSanAngelo from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2011.

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Mary Alice Hudson

February 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Alice Hudson

February 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Margie Garlick

February 15, 2011

To the family and friends of Ricky I pray as the days go by and routines return you are comforted with pleasant memories and happy times. Rick was a caring person who I admired greatly. God Bless.

Randy Beal

February 14, 2011

Another good man has gone to help the Lord. We always had a lot of fun at Edison. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, shine on Hooker!

Rene Massey

February 14, 2011

Rick-a-doo, you will be missed. You were a really good man.

Jeffri Izzard Long

February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day to a true Sweetheart! Look forward to seeing you again Ricky.

February 14, 2011

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.

CYNDI LAYER, IDALOU, TX

Terry Steele Brumley

February 14, 2011

Rest in Peace Ricky

Mark Lamar Evans

February 14, 2011

Ricky old friend, what days of glory we had at Edison. Those days will always ring clear in mind. Till we meet again, love you always.

Andy Gette

February 14, 2011

Ricky was a great friend and team mate. He was always wearing a smile. He is one of those guys you never forget and he will always be with us.

Glen Carr

February 14, 2011

Glen & Charlene Carr. San Angelo

Lucian Gunter

February 14, 2011

Rest in Peace Ricky.

Lisa Dyer

February 13, 2011

Such a young age.... We just never know when our work here on earth is done... Rick had the biggest heart, do ANYTHING for anyone, never ask for anything in return. Rick has had a LOT of heart aches and disappointments in his life, he would always forgive and move on with a smile on his face. Not a bad bone in his body.. Rick was a better person than most... I will miss you "my little Hooker"... RIP

Sharon Lance

February 13, 2011

Sorry for the Loss of a good Friend-Brother Husband- Uncle and Many More. I have Only good Memories of a Really Good Friend. May the good Lord watch over his Family during this time of Healing. We are going to Miss You Rick. Tell your Dad Hi and we all will see you guys Some Day." Who wants to Play Washers.. Sharon Lance(Dickinson Tx)

Curt and Bonnie Lancaster

February 13, 2011

Marilyn:

Our Prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. Cherish your memories and always remember how much you are cared about. May God comfort you and bring you Peace.

Our Sympathies and Love to You,

Janelle Sorrell Stahl

February 13, 2011

Ricky had a mischevious glint in his eye as I remember him in Jr high and highschool. He was a lot of fun. Please know how very sincere I am in sharing your loss. Ricky also had a sweet serious side, and would encourage you, if he knew you were going through a rough time. I salute you, Ricky, Janelle Sorrell Stahl, class of 1978.

J Z

February 13, 2011

Shine on Hooker.

Roy Valadez

February 13, 2011

Ricky,your heart and passion always shined through! Now you are an Angel in God's army! It was an honor to have known you and called you my friend since the Edison days a true friend, a great teammate, and a genuie child of God! Please say hello to my Mom and all the others that have gone before us when you see them

Kellye Duncan - CHS Class of '78

February 13, 2011

Sweet, sweet fella...always with a smile on your face and in your heart...genuine, honest, down to earth and a wonderful human being...you will be missed.

John and Janet Loiselle

February 13, 2011

So sorry to hear of the loss of Ricky. We both have fond memories of him. His family is in our prayers.

Patti Patterson

February 13, 2011

I sure will miss you Ricky. I really enjoyed getting to know you during the planning of our 30 year reunion

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