Doyle Winford Hooker Sr.

December 21, 1942 - January 19, 2019

Doyle Winford Hooker, Sr., age 76, a retired truck driver of Blountville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 21, 1942 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his infant great granddaughter, Riley Hooker. Doyle loved working in his body shop and spending time socializing with his friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cleo Delph Hooker; two sons, Homer Hooker and wife Lynda, and Doyle Winford Hooker, Jr., and wife Tonya; one daughter, Brenda Borsch and husband Mark; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one very special brother who he was very close to, Allen Hooker and wife Wanda, and two other brothers, David Hooker and wife Brenda, and Gary Hooker; and several nieces and nephews. At Doyle’s request, there will be no formal services held. Anyone who wishes may drop by the home of the family on Saturday, January 26, 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of 4West at Bristol Regional Medical Center for all the wonderful care that was received and for all the kind words. The nurses went above and beyond for Mr. Hooker. Also a special thanks to Amber Dykes who helped the family through a very difficult time. Your kind words and wisdom are very much appreciated. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hooker and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.