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Melvin HOOKER Obituary

HOOKER, Melvin Douglas 68, of St. Petersburg, Florida, transitioned on October 22, 2023. He is survived by his loving mother, Rosalie Linder; two daughters, Latifa Jackson and Kelli Fisher; brothers, Reginald Hooker, Darryl Hooker, and Derwin Hollmon; sisters, Anetra Byrd (William), Tammie Hollmon, Calandra Hollmon, and Tonya Tucker, five grandchildren, three great-grand children, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-7 pm at the funeral home. Funeral service Saturday Oct. 28, 11 am at 5th Ave. Church of Christ, 4200 5th Ave S. Lawson Funeral Home 727-623-9025

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2023.

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Randy White

February 11, 2024

Randy White

February 11, 2024

In searching Melvin's name I come to find he has passed. "Hook" was my center, teammate and I considered a friend while we played ball together at Edinboro State. I could depend on him on that court and the drives we took to Erie, PA. and hangout at the mall. For years wanted to visit him but things never could work out. My deepest condolences to his family. I'll always hold dear the memories from our college days. Rest well and in peace my brother.
Randy White
Cleveland, Ohio
216-323-9555

Hawkeye Hawkins

October 28, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always 7th 8th Grade Classmate 16th Street Jr High School 1966 1967 1968 Hawkins Family.

Michael Anderson

October 27, 2023

My condolences to the Hooker family Melvin and I go back many years we played basketball together and I will always remember him my condolences and Blessings to the family ........ Michael Anderson

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lawson Funeral & Cremation Services

4535 Central Avenue, St., FL 33713

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28

Service

11:00 a.m.

Fifth Avenue Church of Christ

4200 5th Avenue South, St., FL 33711

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4535 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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