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Milton Scott Hooks

April 28, 1944 ~ May 10, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Milton Scott Hooks, age 75, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Born in Wilson County, NC on April 28, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert Hooks and Elizabeth Scott Hooks. He was also preceded in death by his son, Martin Hooks; and brother Jonathon Hooks. Milton was a longtime member of Arlington Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his loving spirit will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family. Milton leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 54 years, Jean Ellis Hooks; and son, Jay Hooks and wife, Amanda, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, Mason, Jack, and Abbie Hooks; brother, Jerome Hooks; several nieces and nephews; and his yellow lab, Bear. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A Private Burial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 5/14, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 5/14, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Cemetery A Private Burial will be held at a later time.

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  1. Dear Mrs Hooks, Our Sincere Prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy are with you and the entire Family during your Hours of Bereavement. Prayerfully Submitted, Your Neighbors, Charles and Claudelia Daniel

  2. So sorry for your loss. He was a special person and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you all.

  3. Our deepest condolences to the family. When our loved ones fall asleep in death, words alone cannot ease the pain of our loss. Our loving God Jehovah understands how we feel and he comforts us by means of his word the Bible. Psalm 1473 reads He (God) heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds. We can also find comfort from Jesus words at John 528-29 The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. May these scriptures bring comfort and calmness of heart to you during the difficult days ahead. To learn more about this promise please visit our website jw.org and view the comforting video; What is the Condition of the Dead


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