Vietnam Veteran, Corporal Billy Ray Hooks, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at home. He was born on March 3, 1946 in Anderson County, TN to Harvey and Maudie Braden Hooks. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps. He received the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Bill was a member of Indian Bluff Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. As his grandson said, "This man was inspirational, a U.S. Marine, a great human being, a husband, a grandfather, and gun expert. He lived with valor and he left with honor." Bill was also a beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Hooks and sisters Trudy Singleton and Betty Hilditch, and nephew Danny Duncan.

Survivors:

Wife of 20 years Jewel Hooks of Clinton

Children Boyd Phillips and wife Brandy Phillips
Becky Bailey and husband Bill Bailey
Monica Alley
Leigh Ann Baird and husband Derrick Baird
Anthony Hill and wife Carmen Hill

Grandchildren Nathan Phillips, Stephanie Bailey, Aaron Bailey
Cody Phillips, Logan Alley, Elizabeth Baird, Natalie Baird Bailey Phillips, Brenna Phillips, Jackson Hill
Lincoln Hill, and Avery Hill

Great Grandchildren Breanna Phillips and Allison Tedder
Sister Rosemary Adkins and husband Jim

Brother Bobby Hooks and wife Mary Lee

Special Nephews Wally Braden and wife Misty
Roger Hooks and wife Bonnie

Special Friend Mark Meece

The family would like to extend a special thank you to UT Hospice for their care, and all friends, neighbors, and friends who visited Bill while he was ill.

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Campbell County Honor Guard.
Visitation: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 7 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Hatmaker Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Sharp and Roger Hooks officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:15 am to go in procession to Indian Bluff Cemetery for Billy's graveside service with Military Honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
You can also view Billy’s guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com