Hampton, Virginia
HAMPTON - Donald Lee “Donnie” Hooten, 42, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003. Born in Norfolk, Va., to the late Herbert Thomas Hooten and Elaine C. Strickland. Donnie was the owner of Duke’s Towing and Auto Repair and was Scout Master of Troop 10 and Past Cub Master of Pack 128. He was also the crew...
Read MoreMy deepest sympathies to Donnie's family.
I will always remember him as an extraordinary man, husband, father, scout, racer, mechanic, US Air Force veteran.
His generousity to me will never be forgotten, Donnie offered me, a retired Sailor, work while I was searching for my second career.
Thanks Donnie.
Phil Lefevre
phil lefevre
March 13, 2003 | Norfolk, VA
Where Do I begin? First off I would like to say what an honor it was to not only have known Donnie as one of my best friends but to have had the priviledge to call him "Brother".As I reflect on his life I see so many wonderful things that he did for everyone else,never really getting reconition for most of the things.I just hope he is looking down & seeing what an impact he has made on so many.He will surely never be forgotten.For those of us that he left behind.I challenge myself as well as...
Dwyane Strickland
March 11, 2003 | Hampton, VA
Donnie was a very large part of pack 128, we will all miss him so much. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. His active role in his childrens lives has inspired many to be better parents. My prayers will be with his family. Pat
pat sullivan
March 09, 2003 | Hampton, VA
Donnie was a very nice man. He was always helpful and kind when I worked with him at the cub scouts. He will be missed and my sympathies go out to his family.
Karen Seidnitzer
March 09, 2003 | Hampton, VA
Michelle,
Our Prayers are with you and all the
family. May you find comfort and
strength in God's love.
Love, Melvin and Susan
Susan And Melvin Coulter
March 08, 2003 | Byron
Our families have suffered a tremendous loss and no words can begin to describe the pain that we all feel at this time. Donnie will live on in our hearts forever.
Karen Hooten
March 08, 2003 | Newport News, VA
Michelle,
My hearts saddens for you and the boys.Although I have only known your family a short while,I have come to enjoy many goodtimes.If there is anything that I could do for you please don't hesitate to call.Donnie will be greatly missed by all.
May God bless you and your family
Trina
Trina Herring
March 07, 2003 | Newport News, VA
Our prayers are with you.
John McComas
March 07, 2003 | Hampton, VA
Donnie was my sister's firstborn. I can still remember him in the playpen at mother's house with the dog "Tinker" trying to lick his face through the bars. Donnie would laugh and giggle at the dog's efforts.
Later in life Donnie joined the Air Force. It was my priviledge to preside at his re-enlistments on two occasions at my church. As a retired naval officer I was authorized to perform that ritual.
Donnie was an excellent mechanic. Only a week before his passing he installed a...
Major Carter
March 07, 2003 | Chesapeake, VA
