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David Hooks Obituary

David A. Hooks, 67, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. David was born March 24, 1950 in Worcester, MA, the son of Betty Hooks and the late Ernest Hooks, both of Ft. Lauderdale. David is survived by his mother, Betty Hooks, daughter, Christy Hooks Guerrero (Drew) and two grandchildren, Alexandra and Andrew James; his brother, Brent Hooks (Brenda) of Ft. Lauderdale and his sister, Martha Hooks Oleson (John) of Victoria, BC, Canada; nieces Kelly Hooks and Patience Lister and nephews Brian Hooks and Olaf Oleson. He also has three grand-nephews and nieces. David is also survived by his sometimes partner and best friend, Maria Rodriguez. David was a Master Mechanic who lived and worked in Ft. Lauderdale. He was a wonderful story teller and generous to a fault. David will be buried in Shrewsbury, MA alongside his father and near other relatives. Friends may donate in David's name to Gold Coast Hospice at Broward Health.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2017.

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Luigi & Enrico Roselli

September 6, 2017

David was not only a valued employee but also a good friend who would give you the shirt off his back. Wish we could have kept in touch over the last few years. Thank-you to David`s mother for letting us know. Rest in peace David Hooks.

Karen Darby

September 4, 2017

My husband & I are deeply sorry to hear about David's passing. The past year or so was so difficult for him health wise, but he was a strong trooper.

When David would visit his mom, Betty he would wander over to our yard, beer in hand to check to see what my husband was fixing or remodeling. You knew you could always depend on David for a laugh.

Diane And Stewart Levy

September 3, 2017

We enjoyed Dave as an employee and friend for many years. We used to joke about writing a book about all the things Dave found so funny in every day life. We prayed for him for so many years. Thank you Mike for sharing with us all. God is so good. He desires that none should perish.

Kathleen Stubbolo

September 3, 2017

David was a good man. A good father and a good provider. He was so funny at times. He was also a very intelligent man. I remember when we had a 1976 station wagon and the driver's window wouldn't go up. He fixed it with a toothpick. He was loved by many.

Mike Smith

September 3, 2017

I've been a neighbor and friend of David's for nearly 20 years. On Monday August 21st when he was admitted to the ER, I met him there later that day. In the ER room, David invited Jesus Christ to wash away his sin and write his name in the book of life. David was a fighter and warrior till the end and I look forward to being neighbors in heaven with him.

Revelation 3:20

Patience Lister

September 2, 2017

There was never a dull moment with Uncle David around. I will always remember his incredible stories.

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