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PERRY HOOKS Sr.

1929 - 2021

PERRY HOOKS Sr. obituary, 1929-2021, Washington, DC

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1929

DIED

2021

PERRY HOOKS Obituary


PERRY W. HOOKS, SR.  (Age 91)  
Passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at Sagepoint Memory Care, in Waldorf, MD. He was born in Coffeyville, KS on August 24, 1929. Perry leaves his loving wife, Dorothea; a devoted son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Austria Hooks; granddaughters, Zoraya, Brianna, and Kyla; and a great-granddaughter, Sai. He is also survived by his brother, Eugene Hooks; sister-in-law, Veronica Groom; many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Perry was predeceased by his first wife, Mary and their beloved son, Perry W. Hooks, Jr. A virtual service will be held at a later date and interment at Topeka Cemetery, in Topeka, KS. Donations may be made to the NAACP/Aiken S.C. Youth Council or the National Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 7, 2021.

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Gwen & Phil whitt

July 31, 2021

Dear Craig we are saddened to learn about the passing of your dad (and
brother). He was a wonderful man. My sister passed away on January 25 of this year. I´m the single survivor. 2021 has been a very stressful and sorrowful year.
Keeping you and your family in our
thoughts. Pls stay safe
Sincerely
Gwen &Phil Whitt

Joe and Darnell Long

February 21, 2021

Dorothea and Family, We were saddened to learn of Perry's passing. Perry was such a lovely, positive and supportive person. He will be missed. You have our most sincere sympathy. Joe and Darnell Long

Robert and Gwynette Foster

February 12, 2021

To Dorothea and Family,
We pray God gives you strength to endure and peace to cherish many wonderful memories of Perry. God bless you all.

Ron & Bernice Gantt

February 8, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

augusta wills

February 7, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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