West Columbia, South Carolina
JUSTIN L. HOOKS
WEST COLUMBIA: Services for Specialist Justin L. Hooks, 18, will be held 3 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Rev. Kay Eugene Overcash assisted by Rev. Elford Roof, interment to follow in church cemetery with full Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2006 at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2491 Emmanuel Church Road, West Columbia, SC 29170.
Specialist Hooks, died Friday, November 10, 2006. Born in Columbia, he was the son of Curtis and Deborah R. Hooks. He was a life long area resident, a graduate of Airport High School. He was active in youth sports, loved to play video games, and loved skate boarding. Justin was a member of J.R.O.T.C. for 4 years, he was active in drill team, honor guard, the rifle team, and he was a member of S. C. National Guard 118th Infantry Unit Fountain Inn. He was accepted to the Citadel and was currently scheduled to be deployed to Afghanistan in January in defense of our country. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, fiancé, nephew, cousin, and will be dearly missed.
Surviving in addition to his parents, Curtis and Deborah Hooks of West Columbia; fiancé, Briar Rose Tirpak of West Columbia; sister, Dakotah L. Hooks of West Columbia; brother, Joshua A. Moseley Hooks of West Columbia; maternal grandparents, Mary S. Day and Mack Day of West Columbia; James A. Richbourg and Lucia Richbourg of Gaston; paternal grandfather, Porter Leneau Hooks of Gilbert. Specialist Hooks was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Geraldine Hooks.
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I think about him every so often. We weren't close friends but he was the type of man that I was trying to be at the time. I looked up to him.
Johnny Powell
March 24, 2024 | West Columbia, SC | Classmate
Justin,
We are going to miss you so very much. Just know that we loved you very much and we have many fond memories of you. You made your parents very proud of you. You were a good son and a good person. You will be missed by all who knew you.
Aunt Frankie, Uncle Bill, Courtney, Ashley and Angela
Frankie Castine
November 30, 2006 | Leesville, SC
Dakotah,
We are very sorry for the loss of your brother, Justin. We will miss him very much. We will always be next door if you need us.
Love,
Cory and Grace Hook
November 18, 2006 | Springdale, SC
Curtis and Deborah,
We are so sorry for your loss, Justin was truly a young man destined for greatness, I will always remember our time together on the football field at Pineview. He was a special young man. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
George, Robin, Steven and Kelli Duncan
George Duncan
November 14, 2006 | Walhalla, SC
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Helen Farrow
November 14, 2006 | Anderson, SC
Our family is saddened by the passing of Justin. We all have so many memories of him and the entire Hooks family. It is impossible to make any since of all this. So all we can do is know that God is in control, therefore, all will be well.Please know that we are praying for you and are here if you ever need anything. Give precious little Dakotah a hug and kiss from us. We love you all
Nancy Morris
November 14, 2006 | Lexington, SC
Curtis, Deborah and Porter,
As a mother, my heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for peace to fill your hearts in the days to come. I know Geraldine will take good care of Justin now. May God Bless you and help you through this unbearable time. Love, Dana and Elizabeth
Elizabeth Skenes Millen
November 13, 2006 | Hilton Head Island, SC
Debra and Curtis: I am so very sorry to hear about Justin. I remember when he was just a babe playing with Brandon. I have not seen him since he was about a year old but he turned out to be a very fine young man. I will see you tonight. I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed greatly. Long ago friend, Whitney Hodge Jeffcoat
whitney jeffcoat
November 13, 2006 | Lexingt, SC
My son Jon has been in JROTC with Justin at Airport and you know those boys and girls are close. Justin was a fine boy and Jon is proud to call him a friend. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cindy Durrett
November 13, 2006 | Cayce, SC
