Gary Hooper

Gary Hooper obituary, Atlanta, GA

Gary Hooper

Gary Hooper Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 18, 2025.
Gary Douglas Hooper, 69, passed August 13, 2025, at home in Atlanta after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born December 6, 1955, and was raised in Chicago. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Lynn Hooper and daughters Alexandra Almeda Hooper and Annalise Lucille Hooper, his mother Marilyn Jane Hooper, siblings Jill Anne Hooper and Jeffery Lee (Beth) Hooper and numerous nieces and nephews. Also left to cherish his memory is Dog Bella. Gary was predeceased by his father, Max Lee Hooper.

Gary received a Bachelor of Science from Central Missouri State University in 1978 where he played basketball for the Mules all four years. He graduated Birmingham School of Law, Juris Doctor in 1982 and was a member of the Bar in Alabama, Georgia and DC.

Gary enjoyed a successful legal career as General Counsel for the Big Green Egg along with other well-known companies. When not working, Gary enjoyed playing music in local venues. He was an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician having several copyrighted songs.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action at https://gary-hooper1.muchloved.com/

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Hal Boyd

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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.

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