Person:Roy Lee Hooper (1)

Birth: Jun. 2, 1925 Lorena McLennan County Texas, USA Death: Jan. 20, 2007 McLennan County Texas, USA Roy Lee was born to Jesse Claud Hooper and Eva Kate (Anderson) Hooper. Roy served in the U.S. Navy before attending business colleges and working at James Connally Air Force Base. He then began a long career in building management with the Waco V.A. Medical Center. He was a general handyman who could fix anything and especially enjoyed repairing lawnmowers. Roy was a hard worker and an excellent provider for his family.

He married Doris Louise Bremer in 1952 and was a devoted husband until her passing in 1985. He was an avid supporter of his daughter Celia's long Little League softball career, serving as manager for several teams. He enjoyed country western dancing, western books and his guitar. He especially loved the original Lonesome Dove. Roy was devoted to his wife's parents and was especially supportive to his father-in-law in his last nine years at the farm. Roy was a very social person who was loved by all who cared for him during his five-month stay at the nursing home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and brothers, Will, Harley, Tom and Bob.

He is survived by daughter, Celia L. Hooper of Waco; adopted daughter, Kim Miller of Chilton; several nieces; nephews; cousins; four granddogs and one grandcat.

Arrangements by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, Waco, Texas.

WT-1-25-2007 Burial: Rosemound Cemetery Waco McLennan County Texas, USA

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Roy Lee Hooper