Gary Hooper

Me, Gary and Rusty Templemire began playing four years of basketball as freshmen Hoop was a strong, dead-eye shooter whose character and team temperament made him the ideal teammate. When I needed anything, I was more comfortable asking "Hoop" for anything than anybody...as much as my Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers. As I didnt own a suit or sport jacket, I wore Hoop's burgundy Sports Jacket over six times to all non formal events I attended. His sickness surprised me his passing affirmed I...

Kathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Jacki Glen Watson

Offering my heartfelt condolences for the Hooper family. Sorry for your loss. May the peace of God comfort you during this difficult time.

Gary, You will be so missed by your teammates here at BGE. I only worked with you a little over a year, but you became a friend I will not forget. You were a terrific listener, problem-solver and advisor. You gave sage advice and shared my love for music. I enjoyed sharing our love of music and recommending artists to listen too. I am glad you are free from pain and in paradise. Yours was a life well lived indeed. So glad our paths crossed. Godspeed to the other side. Peace and Grace.