Dr. H. Phillip Hook
Born: June 24, 1932, Corry, Erie County, PA
Died: June 10, 2011, Hallsville, Harrison County, TX
LONGVIEW — Heaven welcomed its newest citizen:
Dr. H. Phillip Hook passed away June 10, 2011 with his family by his side. Phil was born June 24, 1932 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Rev. Earnest and Lillian Hook. Phil had no greater joy than to open the scriptures, talk about the Lord he loved and to teach people to know Him. He especially enjoyed teaching men's groups and loved the challenge of interpreting and understanding the Bible. Phil taught at Phildelphia Bible University, Wheaton College, Dallas Theological Seminary and LeTourneau University. He was instrumental in establishing the Pine Cove Conference Center and KVNE/KGLY radio stations. He was executive director of Pine Cove for 13 years and general manager of KVNE/KGLY for 17 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Shirley, his 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Morris of Tyler, TX; Barbara and Doug Nelson of Kalispell, MT; Mary and Kevin McKee of Baton Rouge, LA; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Tiffany Crafton; Travis and Erin Crafton of Hallsville, TX. Sixteen grandchildren, Monica, Stewart, Joanna and Lincoln McKee; Melanie and Sam Nelson; Michelle, Addie, Lilly, Katie, Evelyn and Jessica Morris; Kylie McNabb; Trey, Kyle and Case Crafton; sister, Margaret Miller of Santa Maria, CA and brother, Paul Hook and wife, Gloria of Dallas, TX. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Phil was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church and counted it joy to teach the Prime Time class. Pallbearers will be Brooks Alvestad, Chase Alvestad, Cody Bailey, Larry Deakins, Eric Ford and Brandon Merrill. Honorary Pallbearers are a special group of men he taught and met with once a week for over 35 years; Harold Beaird, Frank Budde, Dr. Jack Davidson, Allen Locklin, Judge Tommy Ramey and Dr. Pat Thomas. A memorial service will be at Mobberly Baptist Church 11 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 with Pastor Paul Powell and Paster Gregg Zachary officiating. Under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM at Rosewood Park with Dr. Kevin McKee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 PM. Memorials may be made to SeeSaw Childrens Place and Mobberly Baptist Church
Obituary published in Longview News-Journal on June 12, 2011 along with a black and white photo. Guest book may be viewed and signed at www.raderfh.com.
Obituary was also published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 12, 2011, along with a color photograph.
ChristianCourses.com includes a photo of Dr. H. Phillip Hook from the 1960's and some biographical professional information in outline and prose format.
Position
Former Dean and Professor of Bible and Philosophy at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
Education
A.B. from Westmont College
Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Experience
Named as Wheaton's Junior Teacher of the Year his first year
Ordained minister whose ministry efforts impacted the needy across the United States
Chairman of the National Association of Evangelical's Commission on Theology
Pastor John Piper credits Dr. Hook as the one who "hooked me on the Bible."
Selected as a delegate to the 1966 World Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany
Key leader for Campus Crusade for Christ in Poland with Norman Geisler
Quote
"Knowledge alone, however, is insufficient to saving faith. There are many who know the facts that are involved in the gospel, but do not possess salvation."
Publications
Who Art in Heaven
Why Not? The Christian Answer to Situation Ethics
Born: June 24, 1932, Corry, Erie County, PA
Died: June 10, 2011, Hallsville, Harrison County, TX
LONGVIEW — Heaven welcomed its newest citizen:
Dr. H. Phillip Hook passed away June 10, 2011 with his family by his side. Phil was born June 24, 1932 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Rev. Earnest and Lillian Hook. Phil had no greater joy than to open the scriptures, talk about the Lord he loved and to teach people to know Him. He especially enjoyed teaching men's groups and loved the challenge of interpreting and understanding the Bible. Phil taught at Phildelphia Bible University, Wheaton College, Dallas Theological Seminary and LeTourneau University. He was instrumental in establishing the Pine Cove Conference Center and KVNE/KGLY radio stations. He was executive director of Pine Cove for 13 years and general manager of KVNE/KGLY for 17 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Shirley, his 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Morris of Tyler, TX; Barbara and Doug Nelson of Kalispell, MT; Mary and Kevin McKee of Baton Rouge, LA; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Tiffany Crafton; Travis and Erin Crafton of Hallsville, TX. Sixteen grandchildren, Monica, Stewart, Joanna and Lincoln McKee; Melanie and Sam Nelson; Michelle, Addie, Lilly, Katie, Evelyn and Jessica Morris; Kylie McNabb; Trey, Kyle and Case Crafton; sister, Margaret Miller of Santa Maria, CA and brother, Paul Hook and wife, Gloria of Dallas, TX. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Phil was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church and counted it joy to teach the Prime Time class. Pallbearers will be Brooks Alvestad, Chase Alvestad, Cody Bailey, Larry Deakins, Eric Ford and Brandon Merrill. Honorary Pallbearers are a special group of men he taught and met with once a week for over 35 years; Harold Beaird, Frank Budde, Dr. Jack Davidson, Allen Locklin, Judge Tommy Ramey and Dr. Pat Thomas. A memorial service will be at Mobberly Baptist Church 11 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 with Pastor Paul Powell and Paster Gregg Zachary officiating. Under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM at Rosewood Park with Dr. Kevin McKee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 PM. Memorials may be made to SeeSaw Childrens Place and Mobberly Baptist Church
Obituary published in Longview News-Journal on June 12, 2011 along with a black and white photo. Guest book may be viewed and signed at www.raderfh.com.
Obituary was also published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 12, 2011, along with a color photograph.
ChristianCourses.com includes a photo of Dr. H. Phillip Hook from the 1960's and some biographical professional information in outline and prose format.
Position
Former Dean and Professor of Bible and Philosophy at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
Education
A.B. from Westmont College
Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Experience
Named as Wheaton's Junior Teacher of the Year his first year
Ordained minister whose ministry efforts impacted the needy across the United States
Chairman of the National Association of Evangelical's Commission on Theology
Pastor John Piper credits Dr. Hook as the one who "hooked me on the Bible."
Selected as a delegate to the 1966 World Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany
Key leader for Campus Crusade for Christ in Poland with Norman Geisler
Quote
"Knowledge alone, however, is insufficient to saving faith. There are many who know the facts that are involved in the gospel, but do not possess salvation."
Publications
Who Art in Heaven
Why Not? The Christian Answer to Situation Ethics
Dr. H. Phillip Hook
Born: June 24, 1932, Corry, Erie County, PA
Died: June 10, 2011, Hallsville, Harrison County, TX
LONGVIEW — Heaven welcomed its newest citizen:
Dr. H. Phillip Hook passed away June 10, 2011 with his family by his side. Phil was born June 24, 1932 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Rev. Earnest and Lillian Hook. Phil had no greater joy than to open the scriptures, talk about the Lord he loved and to teach people to know Him. He especially enjoyed teaching men's groups and loved the challenge of interpreting and understanding the Bible. Phil taught at Phildelphia Bible University, Wheaton College, Dallas Theological Seminary and LeTourneau University. He was instrumental in establishing the Pine Cove Conference Center and KVNE/KGLY radio stations. He was executive director of Pine Cove for 13 years and general manager of KVNE/KGLY for 17 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Shirley, his 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Morris of Tyler, TX; Barbara and Doug Nelson of Kalispell, MT; Mary and Kevin McKee of Baton Rouge, LA; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Tiffany Crafton; Travis and Erin Crafton of Hallsville, TX. Sixteen grandchildren, Monica, Stewart, Joanna and Lincoln McKee; Melanie and Sam Nelson; Michelle, Addie, Lilly, Katie, Evelyn and Jessica Morris; Kylie McNabb; Trey, Kyle and Case Crafton; sister, Margaret Miller of Santa Maria, CA and brother, Paul Hook and wife, Gloria of Dallas, TX. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Phil was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church and counted it joy to teach the Prime Time class. Pallbearers will be Brooks Alvestad, Chase Alvestad, Cody Bailey, Larry Deakins, Eric Ford and Brandon Merrill. Honorary Pallbearers are a special group of men he taught and met with once a week for over 35 years; Harold Beaird, Frank Budde, Dr. Jack Davidson, Allen Locklin, Judge Tommy Ramey and Dr. Pat Thomas. A memorial service will be at Mobberly Baptist Church 11 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 with Pastor Paul Powell and Paster Gregg Zachary officiating. Under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM at Rosewood Park with Dr. Kevin McKee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 PM. Memorials may be made to SeeSaw Childrens Place and Mobberly Baptist Church
Obituary published in Longview News-Journal on June 12, 2011 along with a black and white photo. Guest book may be viewed and signed at www.raderfh.com.
Obituary was also published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 12, 2011, along with a color photograph.
ChristianCourses.com includes a photo of Dr. H. Phillip Hook from the 1960's and some biographical professional information in outline and prose format.
Position
Former Dean and Professor of Bible and Philosophy at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
Education
A.B. from Westmont College
Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Experience
Named as Wheaton's Junior Teacher of the Year his first year
Ordained minister whose ministry efforts impacted the needy across the United States
Chairman of the National Association of Evangelical's Commission on Theology
Pastor John Piper credits Dr. Hook as the one who "hooked me on the Bible."
Selected as a delegate to the 1966 World Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany
Key leader for Campus Crusade for Christ in Poland with Norman Geisler
Quote
"Knowledge alone, however, is insufficient to saving faith. There are many who know the facts that are involved in the gospel, but do not possess salvation."
Publications
Who Art in Heaven
Why Not? The Christian Answer to Situation Ethics
Born: June 24, 1932, Corry, Erie County, PA
Died: June 10, 2011, Hallsville, Harrison County, TX
LONGVIEW — Heaven welcomed its newest citizen:
Dr. H. Phillip Hook passed away June 10, 2011 with his family by his side. Phil was born June 24, 1932 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Rev. Earnest and Lillian Hook. Phil had no greater joy than to open the scriptures, talk about the Lord he loved and to teach people to know Him. He especially enjoyed teaching men's groups and loved the challenge of interpreting and understanding the Bible. Phil taught at Phildelphia Bible University, Wheaton College, Dallas Theological Seminary and LeTourneau University. He was instrumental in establishing the Pine Cove Conference Center and KVNE/KGLY radio stations. He was executive director of Pine Cove for 13 years and general manager of KVNE/KGLY for 17 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Shirley, his 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Morris of Tyler, TX; Barbara and Doug Nelson of Kalispell, MT; Mary and Kevin McKee of Baton Rouge, LA; sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Tiffany Crafton; Travis and Erin Crafton of Hallsville, TX. Sixteen grandchildren, Monica, Stewart, Joanna and Lincoln McKee; Melanie and Sam Nelson; Michelle, Addie, Lilly, Katie, Evelyn and Jessica Morris; Kylie McNabb; Trey, Kyle and Case Crafton; sister, Margaret Miller of Santa Maria, CA and brother, Paul Hook and wife, Gloria of Dallas, TX. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Phil was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church and counted it joy to teach the Prime Time class. Pallbearers will be Brooks Alvestad, Chase Alvestad, Cody Bailey, Larry Deakins, Eric Ford and Brandon Merrill. Honorary Pallbearers are a special group of men he taught and met with once a week for over 35 years; Harold Beaird, Frank Budde, Dr. Jack Davidson, Allen Locklin, Judge Tommy Ramey and Dr. Pat Thomas. A memorial service will be at Mobberly Baptist Church 11 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 with Pastor Paul Powell and Paster Gregg Zachary officiating. Under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM at Rosewood Park with Dr. Kevin McKee officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 PM. Memorials may be made to SeeSaw Childrens Place and Mobberly Baptist Church
Obituary published in Longview News-Journal on June 12, 2011 along with a black and white photo. Guest book may be viewed and signed at www.raderfh.com.
Obituary was also published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 12, 2011, along with a color photograph.
ChristianCourses.com includes a photo of Dr. H. Phillip Hook from the 1960's and some biographical professional information in outline and prose format.
Position
Former Dean and Professor of Bible and Philosophy at Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois
Education
A.B. from Westmont College
Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary
Experience
Named as Wheaton's Junior Teacher of the Year his first year
Ordained minister whose ministry efforts impacted the needy across the United States
Chairman of the National Association of Evangelical's Commission on Theology
Pastor John Piper credits Dr. Hook as the one who "hooked me on the Bible."
Selected as a delegate to the 1966 World Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany
Key leader for Campus Crusade for Christ in Poland with Norman Geisler
Quote
"Knowledge alone, however, is insufficient to saving faith. There are many who know the facts that are involved in the gospel, but do not possess salvation."
Publications
Who Art in Heaven
Why Not? The Christian Answer to Situation Ethics
Family Members
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