Mr. William Edward "Bill" Hooker, age 88, of Raleigh, departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Funeral, 11 AM, Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Paul AME Church, 402 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh. The Rev. Robert L. Hodges, Pastor, Officiating. Visitation, 10 AM to 11 AM, Friday, prior to the service. Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner. Public viewing, 12 Noon to 8 PM, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the funeral home.
Survivors: wife, Ann Carter Hooker of the home; sons, Patrick Adair (Marilyn) of Wake Forest and William Brandon Hooker of Raleigh; 1 grandson, Carson E. Bass; brothers, Jimmie Hooker (Ruth) and Alton L. Hooker (Mildred) both of Raleigh and Thomas Hooker of Dinwiddie, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Mr. Hooker's memory to St. Paul AME Church 402 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.