Perry Jay Hooker

Perry Jay Hooker, age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Born in Alta Vista, Virginia on January 2, 1942, he was the son of the late John Hooker and Celithia Patterson Hooker. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Morgan; his brothers, Howard Hooker, Bobby Hooker and James Hooker; and twin brother, Jerry Ray Hooker. Perry retired as an electrician from Watson Electric Company. He was a devoted family man and took great pleasure, in his later years, spending time with his grandchildren and family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 49 years, Rebecca Flood Hooker of Rocky Mount; and son, Jeffrey Scott Hooker and wife Leia of Pinehurst. He will also be remembered by his sister, Shirley Carraway of Wallace; his brother, Billy Hooker and his wife Judy of High Point; and three loving grandchildren, Aubrey Lynn, Adeline Brook and Brendan Scott Hooker. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 1:00 PM until service time at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Perry will follow at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 7/24, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 7/24, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804