Huntsville, AR
9 Apr 2015
Alvin David Hooper, 86, of Springdale, died on March 31, 2015.
He was born on May 7, 1928, in Witter to George Washington Russell Hooper and Daisy Angeline Bolinger Hooper.
Alvin was a Navy veteran of World War II who served aboard the USS Kermit Roosevelt.
He worked as an electrician, farmer and carpenter, and he retired from Tyson Foods.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; eight sisters; one brother; and one son, Charles Alvin Hooper.
He is survived by four children: Donna Phillips and husband Sherman of Springdale; David Hooper of Huntsville; Chris Hooper and wife Julie of Fayetteville and Lynn Gibson and husband James of Fayetteville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville on Saturday, April 4, with Pastor Brad Redding officiating.
A graveside service followed at Witter Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville www.brashearsfuneralhome.net.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Witter Cemetery Fund; c/o Joy Russell, 14825 Highway 23, Witter, AR 72776, or Lee Cemetery Fund at any Arvest location.
Huntsville, AR
9 Apr 2015
Alvin David Hooper, 86, of Springdale, died on March 31, 2015.
He was born on May 7, 1928, in Witter to George Washington Russell Hooper and Daisy Angeline Bolinger Hooper.
Alvin was a Navy veteran of World War II who served aboard the USS Kermit Roosevelt.
He worked as an electrician, farmer and carpenter, and he retired from Tyson Foods.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; eight sisters; one brother; and one son, Charles Alvin Hooper.
He is survived by four children: Donna Phillips and husband Sherman of Springdale; David Hooper of Huntsville; Chris Hooper and wife Julie of Fayetteville and Lynn Gibson and husband James of Fayetteville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville on Saturday, April 4, with Pastor Brad Redding officiating.
A graveside service followed at Witter Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville www.brashearsfuneralhome.net.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Witter Cemetery Fund; c/o Joy Russell, 14825 Highway 23, Witter, AR 72776, or Lee Cemetery Fund at any Arvest location.
Family Members
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Ada Cleo Hooper Fowler
1904–1939
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Clara Edith Hooper Tassey
1905–1981
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Fredrick Orlando "Fred" Hooper
1908–1986
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Clela Lee Hooper Johnson
1910–1986
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Clora Christine Hooper Keck
1912–1999
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Rosa Frances Hooper McFee
1915–1982
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Violet Syble Hooper Scott
1919–1954
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Chrystal Edna Hooper Sullins
1922–1946
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Georgia Gale Hooper Litterell
1925–1954
