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S'Anda Hooks Obituary
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HOOKS, S'Anda Roy Age 59 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Shorter, AL., and a residence of Dayton for many years. S'Anda Roy was a graduate of Nettie Lee Roth High School, Class of 1965. He worked at the Dayton Tire & Rubber Co., for 15 years and in 1981 he opened Hook's BBQ Restaurant on North Gettysburg Ave. It has since become one of the oldest and most successful Black-owned businesses in Dayton. S'Anda Roy was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley D. Hooks his parents, Curtis J. Hooks, Sr., and Frances L. Hooks a sister, Julia I. Hooks and sister-in-law, Sandra Hooks. He is survived by his sons, Roy Anthony Hooks and Kevin Hooks, Chris and Richard Hunt, all of Dayton; a brother, Curtis J. Hooks, Jr., of Seale, AL., sisters, Constance (Philip) Dumas, Gwendolyn (Paul) Bailey, Kathleen I. Hooks and Terri Turner, all of Dayton, devoted friend and caregiver Patricia Boddie, five grandchildren, loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 11:00 A.M., at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5561 Hoover Ave. Rev. John Jackson, Jr.. Officiating. Visitation 9:00 A.M., Tuesday at the church until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Services Respectfully Rendered by the LORITTS-NEILSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3924 W. Third St. And a special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Dayton from the family with their sincere appreciation. Procession will form at 4887 Glencross Dr.
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for S'Anda Hooks
LaVaeda Coulter
March 21, 2007
The Coulter Family extends their deepest sympathy to the Hooks family. We are praying for your strength, peace and comfort as you endure these trying times. Know that not only has God surrounded you with family and friends who love and care about you, more importantly, He has enveloped you in His love as well. God bless you.
CHARLES THOMAS
March 21, 2007
To the Hooks Family,my prayers are with you.Your Mother and Father were great people.I rember when Hooks Bar b-cue first open and I felt then like I still feel today thatyou good people served the best food ever.I live in CA.now,but every time I come back home to Dayton, I always go to Hooks for that famous HOT bar-b-cue.I talk to Roy the last time I was there and he fixed me up with some Sauce to take back to CA.,I'm going to miss seeing him but I know he's in a much better place now, God Bless you all,and just keep Prayer in your Life.
Fannie Woods
March 20, 2007
Hi Tony:
You probably don't remember me (Fannie) but I work for Cheryl R. Washington. I just now found out about your father, and I am sorry for your loss. I remember "Roy" as a "Ray" of sunshine everytime he came to the office, he was just the funniest man I had ever met. I am sure going to miss him around this city. Take care of yourself and your family. Be strong, and be encouraged. Even though the services are over, doesn't mean the grief is. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Fannie and Jonathan Woods
(Jones, Washington Co., L.P.A.)
Jimmy, Kathy, Chad & Chelsea Neff
March 16, 2007
Tony, We just wanted to tell you how sorry we were to hear about your dad. Roy was a very special person and we are are honored that we had the chance to know him. We will treasure those memories of him setting down at the pond fishing. Every time Chad and Chelsea seen him pull in they headed down to talk to Roy. Chad's favorite saying was fish for rib's! Jimmy cooked ribs for Chad one time and he used lighter fluid on the grill that didn't need lighter fluid. Chad told Jimmy they were the worst ribs he had ever ate. Roy just laughed when he heard that story. It is was always nice when Roy came out to fish because he truly loved just setting around fishing and talking to us and we will miss seeing him setting down there. You take care and know that we are thinking of you and your family. The Neff Family
Thomas Hooks
March 14, 2007
Uncle Roy was very important to me. He was apart of the reason I decided to leave the gang activity alone. I love and will miss you dearly and I am very proud to call myself Hooks, knowing you carried the name and legacy so well.
DELORA WILLIAMS
March 13, 2007
MY CONDOLENCE TO THE HOOKS FAMILY, YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS TODAY AND ALWAYS
Custom Tires (Andrew Slaughter Sr.) owner
March 13, 2007
To the Hooks family.
Custom Tires would like to give our condolences on behalf of the entire Slaughter family, We have been neighbors for 15 yrs, and keep your heads up and run the business the way your parents taught you. May GOD bless you and keep you safe in his arms.
Rhonda Bogan
March 13, 2007
On behalf of the Defurr family, we extend our condolences to the Hooks family.
Deborah Berry
March 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Donald (DUCKIE) & Felecia Blanton Family
March 13, 2007
We called him Sonny Roy because we we're all under ten years old back then. We loved him like he was our big brother, too. S'Anda had a heart of gold. He was our ROLE MODLE. Thank GOD for S'Anda Roy Hooks. May God continue to Bless his family, brother, sisters and friend.
Donald (DUCKIE) Blanton
March 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ethel Taylor-Harris
March 13, 2007
We will truly miss our friend and Roth High School "65 classmate. He was always such a joy to be with. S'Anda Roy was unselfish and wise. He was an angel on earth. His legacy will live on forever. May you find peace in knowing that God needs angels and he added another one in heaven. God Bless You, Ethel Taylor-Harris
Christina (Chrissy) Rash
March 13, 2007
Tony and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I am sure he and your mother are up in heaven happy to see each other again and praising God. I am praying that God gives you the peace that only he can give.
Christina (Chrissy) Rash
March 13, 2007
Tony and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I am sure he and your mom are in heaven happy to see each other again. You are in my prayers. I pray that God gives you the peace that only he can give.
Lonny Gilbert
March 13, 2007
To Tony & all the Hooks family & friends,
We grieve with you in the loss of our beloved S'Anda Roy. He was special to us and we loved him dearly. From the beginning he was an important member of the famous Roth H.S. Class of 1965. He was a hard worker who preferred the background and shunned the spotlight. He helped so many of us in so many ways. He was so generous. His warm heart and laughter will remain with us always. May he now rest from his pain and enjoy the fruits of his labors. We will never forget him and his memories will stay with us forever. Falcons Forever...Roth 65
Ophelia Moore
March 13, 2007
Allow the comfort that can only come from knowing the Living God. I regret your loved one going before you. Since my daughter of 16 went before me, I know your sorrow and your grief. Know that God is able to keep you in this time. I did not know Mr. S'Anda Hooks personally, however, his brother, Curtis has spoken such loving and proud things about him, I feel that I have missed one of the great children of God. Please do not think of Mr. S'Anda as a loss, only gone before us. Be blessed.
Howard Favors
March 13, 2007
Growing up in Crown-pointe I lived next door.I knew you all I would like to offer Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.Butchie
Mr. & Mrs. Philip McCain and (Dayton Heart Hospital)
March 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in the time of need. Mr. Hooks was a pleasant man. Hooks barbarque has done several picnics for my family and I. He'll be well miss in our community. Thanks for all you've done in the past and to GOD be the Glory for a WONDERFUL man
March 12, 2007
Growing up in Crown-pointe together we were all like family, we grieve with you but we also rejoice that he is with Jesus. Our prayers go out to the entire family, With much Love From: The Jackson's (Ms.Sallie,Barbara,Michael,Opal,
Beatrice,Opal,Clarence and Delorse
robert allen,jr
March 12, 2007
I met Mr. Hooks when I was 15years old my aunt Judy worked with him. I would meet her there before she got off work,every day I'm now 25,years old,its been 11years,Mr Hooks was a good man,and Business man,he was well known in the Dayton Community,he will be Greatly Missed by all who knew him, thanks,
Joseph Bush
March 12, 2007
I recently met Mr. Hooks and learned that he was from the same area of Alabama as my family. We had a great conversation and I became very fond of him in that short time. My life was enriched by knowing him. My heartfelt prayers go out to Tony and the entire Hooks family. Whenever I eat Hooks BarBQ (which I eat quite often) I will think of the great S'Anda Hooks. Be strong and of good courage, God will take care of you.
helen riley
March 12, 2007
I am really sorry about your father passing. I remember how devastated he was when your mother passed away. They are together now, take comfort in that. God bless you all.
Curtis Hooks
March 12, 2007
I loved you more than you will ever know. I know that I have told you, but words cannot say what I feel, and have felt for so long. You have been there for me my entire life, and I will miss you for the rest of the life that God allows me. If there were something that I could do to spend just a little more time with you, I would. I feel that I wasted so much time that I could have applied to our relationship while you were here, but I know that you have gone to have breakfast with Jesus, and one day, I will be there also.
I love you.
Your brother
Curtis
Friends at KeyBank Trotwood
March 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time
Jeannine Wills
March 12, 2007
S'Anda Hooks will be missed (never forgotten) as a friend and as our Roth classmate of 1965. He was a very kind person with a giving heart and warm smile. He was helpful and supported us as we planned our class reunions (provided a meeting place for one of reunions and provided his delicious barbeque and food for our picnic). My thoughts and prayers are lifted up for the family. God Bless
Reeves Dudley
March 12, 2007
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Hooks family. I will always remember our days on the fishing bank and at Dayton Tire and the best bologna sandwich ever.
Crystal Scott
March 12, 2007
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
Like so many who live and grew up in West Dayton, I have many fond memories of eating at Hooks BBQ. The family has also provided excellent food and friendly service, qualities that are rare in these days. Please know that the city of Dayton shares in your loss. We will be praying for your family in these difficult days. Remember that He who provides all will provide comfort when you need it most. Mr. Hooks will I am sure be cooking up BBQ bologna sandwiches for angels now! May God bless and comfort your family.
Beatrice Williams
March 12, 2007
My prayers are with the family. I knew Hook's for many years. I fell your loss. God Bless Katy Williams
Billy Hicks
March 12, 2007
TONY,SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING,HOPE YOU CAN KEEP HOOKS BBQ GOING,ITS A GREAT PLACE,NAMED AFTER GREAT PEOPLE,MISS OUR NIGHTS AT THUNDERBOWL LANES,TAKE CARE,A GOD BLESS
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