John C. Hooker | Eastern North Carolina Now

Born: June 30, 1935, Died: August 26, 2018

    Mr. John Carr Hooker, age 83, a resident of South Fifth Street, Aurora, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home.

    Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Aurora United Methodist Church in Aurora, conducted by Rev. Charles Hardison. Burial will follow in High Hill Cemetery in Aurora.

    The following will serve as pallbearers: Chuck Tew, Ray Tew, Tommy Tew, Jeff Tew, Sterling Hooker, and Marke Hooker. Steve Hooker will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

    Mr. Hooker was born in Durham, N.C. on June 30, 1935. He was the son of the late William Nathaniel Hooker and Helen Thompson Hooker. Mr. Hooker was a retired farmer and entrepreneur. Over his career, Mr. Hooker started several businesses in the Aurora area.

    Mr. Hooker was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church. He was a Shriner and had a received his 50-year pin from the Aurora Masonic Lodge #300. Mr. Hooker was a former member of the Aurora Fire Department where he had served as President and a former Jaycee. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman and hunter, loved to travel, tell stories and build things.

    On September 6, 1952, Mr. Hooker married the former Lillian Vendrick, who survives.

    Mr. Hooker is survived by four children, William Nathaniel "Bill" Hooker II of Aurora, John Carr "Johnny" Hooker, Jr. (Bonita) of Chocowinity, Nancy Hooker of Aurora, Joseph Lee "Joe" Hooker (Kathy) of Aurora; eleven grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Harriette Hooker Tew of Thomasville; brother, Winston "Wink" Hooker (Judy) of Cary, N.C. and sister in law, Lydia Pond of Raleigh.

    In addition to his parents, Mr. Hooker was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Hooker and Baby Hooker.

    The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at 549 Mayo Road, Aurora.

    Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Hooker family.
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