of West Memphis, AR
April 20, 1947 - June 2, 2022
Michael Hooker, 75, of West Memphis passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Liberty Park Assisted Living Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Robert and Izola "Peggy" Doggett Hooker on April 20, 1947. Michael enjoyed gardening in his flower bed, fishing and loved being with his kids and grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Cubs and Cardinals. He was of the Baptist belief being a member at Avondale Missionary Baptist Church, a big brother at the boys club and a life time member of the VFW, where he served as an honor guard. Michael was in the US Army having served in Vietnam and he obtained the rank Staff Sargent E6.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carole Hooker and grandson, Caleb Prater.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; daughters, Susan Henson (John) and Laura Mentgen (Ben); grandchildren, Eric Scarbrough, Cory Scarbrough, Dylan Scarbrough, Randy Prater, Tommie-Grace Prater, Maura Prater, Danielle Mentgen, Abby Mentgen, Emma Mentgen and two bonus grandchildren, Molly Henson and Carter Henson; brothers, Mark Hooker and Bobby Hooker and sisters, Linda Vansach, Pam Scott and Kathy Belk.
Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Monday, June 13, 2022, at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial with military honors will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
Visitation will precede the service from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Eric Scarbrough, Cory Scarbrough, Dylan Scarbrough, Randy Prater, John Henson and Ben Mentgen. Honorary Pallbearer will be Michael Prater.
Online condolences may be left at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westmemphis
I’m so sorry for your loss. Michael was a special person. He had such a great heart. I know he will be truly missed.