Michael Hooks

Michael Hooks, 67, went to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born November 16, 1946 to Benny and Mary Alice Jones-Hooks and was the oldest of three children born to this union. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. Michael attended Percy L. Julian Elementary School and went on to graduate from South Mountain High School and furthered his education by attending Metro Tech and Phoenix College. On June 25, 1971 Michael was united in holy matrimony to Billie Ann Weathers. And to this union were born three sons.

Michael retired from Samaritan Health Service after 30 years as a respiratory therapist and was also a supervisor in materials management.. He became a licensed and ordained minister and received his Doctorate in Theology Degree from the American Theological Institute. In 1996, Michael united with Bethesda Community Baptist Church and was on the ministerial staff while he was there. Michael will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He also had an immense love for fishing, football and cooking. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his wife Billie Ann, three sons, Michael Derrick, Benjamin David, Nicholas Allen and daughter Tesslyn Jones all of Arizona. Two sisters Lynda S. Spencer, Brenda J. Hooks and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

MICHAEL’ S FAVORITE SCRIPTURE

Psalms 100:1-5 (KJV)

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

APPRECIATION

When it seemed that our loss was too great to bear we looked up and our friends were there with flowers and words, written and spoken with faces smiling and hearts open, you comforted us and shared our grief. God will bless and keep you granting all relief.

Our gratitude cannot be adequately expressed, with mere words, but they are the best that we have to offer in saying

“Thank You” ~ The Hooks Family

SPECIAL APPRECIATION

Tempe Adult Care Center

Homestead Hospice Chandler, Arizona

La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Symphony of Mesa Rehabilitation Center

Foundation for Senior Living