William Harold Hooker

Mr. William Harold Hooker, age 66, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 15, 1957 in Surry County to Shirley Lowe Hooker and the late Gaston William “Tut” Hooker. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. Over the years Harold’s family grew beyond ability to describe. Among his family he always included his church family, especially the decans and wives; his Yamaha friends; his Snap-On Tool customers/friends, and his Mt. Airy Police Department Family. One of Mr. Hooker’s quotes is “Everybody should have the chance to be me just one day in their life, because I’ve been blessed, and I’ve had a good life!” Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Mary Lynn Seal Hooker; sons and daughters-in-law, Chad Hooker (Ashley), Jake Hooker (Amanda), Adam Jones; mother, Shirley Lowe Hooker; grandchildren, Taylor Goad, Jackson Hooker, Madelyn Hooker, Chad Christian, Wyatt Hooker, Hannah Hooker, Reid Hooker; sister, Sandra Hiatt. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Antioch Baptist Church with service conducted by Rev. Grant Atkins. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy.