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James E Hook

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James E Hook

Birth
Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA
Death
26 Aug 2023 (aged 93)
Prairie City, McDonough County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, USA
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Mr. James E. Hook, 93, of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Prairie City Rehab Center, Prairie City, Illinois. He was born April 20, 1930, in rural Galesburg the son of James M. and Carrie (Meador) Hook. He married Betty Morris on April 24, 1954, at the Abingdon Christian Church. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2011.

He is survived by a son, Timothy (and Lisa May) Hook of Maquon, Illinois; two daughters, Tamara (and Roger) McClure of St Augustine, Illinois and Tina (and Jeremy) Derry of Abingdon, Illinois; three brothers, Robert Hook of Galesburg, John (and Bonnie) Hook of Texas and David (and Doris) Hook of Burlington, Iowa; two sisters, Anna Homer of Monmouth and Donna Gray of Abingdon; grandchildren, Randall, Ryan, Rachel, Aaron, Adam, Amanda, Chandler and Alyson. Great- Grandchildren, Maia, Hudson, Beckett, Isaac, Lillian, Christian, and Luca. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Howard, Herbert, Leonard, Henry, and Jesse Hook. Sisters, Eddie Lee Schisler, Ella Hook, Bessie Deppe and Bettie Phipps.

James was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War in Alaska. He retired from Maytag in Galesburg after 39 ½ years. He enjoyed NASCAR, roller skating, and mushroom hunting.

A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Abingdon Cemetery. Pastor Rick Fritz will officiate. Memorials may be made to Abingdon Community Festival c/o Tompkins State Bank, Abingdon. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel is proud to assist the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
Mr. James E. Hook, 93, of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Prairie City Rehab Center, Prairie City, Illinois. He was born April 20, 1930, in rural Galesburg the son of James M. and Carrie (Meador) Hook. He married Betty Morris on April 24, 1954, at the Abingdon Christian Church. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2011.

He is survived by a son, Timothy (and Lisa May) Hook of Maquon, Illinois; two daughters, Tamara (and Roger) McClure of St Augustine, Illinois and Tina (and Jeremy) Derry of Abingdon, Illinois; three brothers, Robert Hook of Galesburg, John (and Bonnie) Hook of Texas and David (and Doris) Hook of Burlington, Iowa; two sisters, Anna Homer of Monmouth and Donna Gray of Abingdon; grandchildren, Randall, Ryan, Rachel, Aaron, Adam, Amanda, Chandler and Alyson. Great- Grandchildren, Maia, Hudson, Beckett, Isaac, Lillian, Christian, and Luca. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Howard, Herbert, Leonard, Henry, and Jesse Hook. Sisters, Eddie Lee Schisler, Ella Hook, Bessie Deppe and Bettie Phipps.

James was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War in Alaska. He retired from Maytag in Galesburg after 39 ½ years. He enjoyed NASCAR, roller skating, and mushroom hunting.

A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Abingdon Cemetery. Pastor Rick Fritz will officiate. Memorials may be made to Abingdon Community Festival c/o Tompkins State Bank, Abingdon. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel is proud to assist the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

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  • Created by: JMW
  • Added: Aug 29, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/258868287/james_e-hook: accessed ), memorial page for James E Hook (20 Apr 1930–26 Aug 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 258868287, citing Abingdon Cemetery, Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by JMW (contributor 47184656).