Obituary of Tom Hooper

Southern Shores, NC Tom A. Hooper, 87, of Southern Shores, NC, died Monday, October 31, 2005 in Nags Head. Born in Stumpy Point, NC, he was the son of the late Melton V. and Maude Odessa Wise Hooper. Mr. Hooper was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard having served during World War II, a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, Manteo Lodge #521 AF&AM, and the Dare County Shrine Club. Mr. Hooper is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jennette Hooper of the residence; three sons, Tommy and Franky Hooper both of Illinois and Ricky Hooper of Virginia Beach, VA; two step sons, Ronnie Tolson of Currituck County, NC and Larry Tolson of Norfolk, VA; one brother, Milton Hooper of Stumpy Point, NC; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Eloise Monette and Sybil Boomer and two brothers, Troy Hooper and Floyd Hooper. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Stumpy Point, NC by the Rev. Sue Harris. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.