Kenneth M. Hooks Jr.

1956 - 02

Kenneth M. Hooks Jr., 57, of Adrian, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Armstrong County Health Center. Ken was born Feb. 18, 1956, in Kittanning, a son of the late Kenneth M. and Mildred (Smith) Hooks Sr. Ken was a 1974 graduate of East Brady High School. He was employed for 10 years at Creekside Mushrooms Ltd. as a picker and group leader. Ken was loved by his co-workers, who affectionately called him "Kenny Wayne". An avid outdoorsman and NRA member, Ken enjoyed camping, fishing and rooting for the Penguins and Steelers. Music was a lifelong passion of Ken's. He played all brass and woodwind instruments with saxophone being his favorite. There was nothing more precious to Ken than his family, especially his granddaughters, who were the light of his life. His memory will be carried on with love by his wife, Katherine "Kathy" Hooks, whom he married July 2, 1988; his son, Kenneth M. Hooks and his wife, Breanna, of Cowansville; two daughters, Sheena L. Bowser and her husband, Benjamin, of Chicora, and Christina Hooks, of Adrian; his brother, Michael Hooks and his wife, Nancy, of Adrian; his sister, Susan Myers and her husband, Joseph, of Kittanning; his beloved granddaughters, Aleyah and Brooklynn Hooks; his aunt, Joanne Potkalitsky, of Kittanning; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the BAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning, with the Rev. Steven Kromer, officiating. Interment will follow in Peter Johns Cemetery, Washington Township. Arrangements are being handled by BAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC. To leave a condolence for Ken's family, visit http://www.bauerfuneral.com.