Anthony Calvin Hooper, known to his family and friends as Calvin and by his Bellsouth/AT&T coworkers as A.C., left this world peacefully September 10, 2021, in Baton Rouge, LA, with family by his side. The Hodgkin's Lymphoma he was diagnosed with in July quickly ravished his stubborn, strong body. He never missed a minute of those last months to tell his wife, Linda (Parr) Hooper, and his children, Dr. Tara (Hooper) Ryan, Jason Hooper, and Marcy Hooper how much he loved them and will love them forever.
Born in New Orleans on August 20, 1946, Calvin was wed to Linda for nearly 53 years of marriage, although they both claim that it was 132 years of a crazy life together. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Things that Calvin will forever be remembered for include his love of weapons and books, his strong opinions (which he was very vocal about), his ability to build things that will last long after we are all gone, his strong sense of loyalty, and his dark sense of humor and trivia knowledge that he bestowed on all of his children. If you asked Calvin how he was doing at any moment, his reply was always, "Better and better."
To quote his favorite song by the Eagles, "It's your world now. My race is run. I'm moving on. Like the setting sun. No sad goodbyes. No tears allowed. You'll be alright. It's your world now."
Born in New Orleans on August 20, 1946, Calvin was wed to Linda for nearly 53 years of marriage, although they both claim that it was 132 years of a crazy life together. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Things that Calvin will forever be remembered for include his love of weapons and books, his strong opinions (which he was very vocal about), his ability to build things that will last long after we are all gone, his strong sense of loyalty, and his dark sense of humor and trivia knowledge that he bestowed on all of his children. If you asked Calvin how he was doing at any moment, his reply was always, "Better and better."
To quote his favorite song by the Eagles, "It's your world now. My race is run. I'm moving on. Like the setting sun. No sad goodbyes. No tears allowed. You'll be alright. It's your world now."
Anthony Calvin Hooper, known to his family and friends as Calvin and by his Bellsouth/AT&T coworkers as A.C., left this world peacefully September 10, 2021, in Baton Rouge, LA, with family by his side. The Hodgkin's Lymphoma he was diagnosed with in July quickly ravished his stubborn, strong body. He never missed a minute of those last months to tell his wife, Linda (Parr) Hooper, and his children, Dr. Tara (Hooper) Ryan, Jason Hooper, and Marcy Hooper how much he loved them and will love them forever.
Born in New Orleans on August 20, 1946, Calvin was wed to Linda for nearly 53 years of marriage, although they both claim that it was 132 years of a crazy life together. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Things that Calvin will forever be remembered for include his love of weapons and books, his strong opinions (which he was very vocal about), his ability to build things that will last long after we are all gone, his strong sense of loyalty, and his dark sense of humor and trivia knowledge that he bestowed on all of his children. If you asked Calvin how he was doing at any moment, his reply was always, "Better and better."
To quote his favorite song by the Eagles, "It's your world now. My race is run. I'm moving on. Like the setting sun. No sad goodbyes. No tears allowed. You'll be alright. It's your world now."
Born in New Orleans on August 20, 1946, Calvin was wed to Linda for nearly 53 years of marriage, although they both claim that it was 132 years of a crazy life together. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Things that Calvin will forever be remembered for include his love of weapons and books, his strong opinions (which he was very vocal about), his ability to build things that will last long after we are all gone, his strong sense of loyalty, and his dark sense of humor and trivia knowledge that he bestowed on all of his children. If you asked Calvin how he was doing at any moment, his reply was always, "Better and better."
To quote his favorite song by the Eagles, "It's your world now. My race is run. I'm moving on. Like the setting sun. No sad goodbyes. No tears allowed. You'll be alright. It's your world now."
Gravesite Details
Calvin was cremated with his ashes interred in November 2021 to the right side of the middle of the cemetery close to the tree, between two older copings. He has a small double headstone with his wife Linda's name (for her future interment).
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