Paul Neal Vanhook, 70, of Bentonville, passed away Thursday, September 18th. He was born in Rogers on February 10, 1944 to the late Cleland Paul and Juanita Brammer Vanhook. He was a longtime over-the-road truck driver who loved to hunt, fish, fix cars and ‘the world’s problems’ while ‘holding court’ at a local coffee shop. He was known for his willingness to help others and his generosity. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Velma Vanhook in 2007; his daughter, Lara Vanhook and a brother, Lee Vanhook. Survivors include 4 sons, Scott VanHook of Bentonville, Jason Vanhook of Cave Springs, Clinton (Jennifer) VanHook of Pea Ridge and Jim Brown of Rogers; a sister, Lucy (Bill) Sharp of War Eagle; a brother, Steve VanHook of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to The St. Christopher’s Trucking Development and Relief Fund at www.truckersfund.com
