Don Hooper

Don Ray Hooper of Odessa and Goliad, TX went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2015 in Victoria, TX.

Don was born in Noodle, TX to Mildred Earl and Samuel Landrum Hooper on October 8, 1929. Don left his family farm in Noodle at a very young age to seek his fortune in the oilfield. He was so young that he had to lie about his age to be able to work, and work he did until he went into the Army and served in the Korean War. After returning home he said that he made a promise if God would let him come home that he would be the best husband and father a man could be, and he was a man of his word. His dream was to own his own business and he gained knowledge from every adventure he dabbled in, but his biggest dream was to have his children surrounding him. From Basin Air Drilling to Circle H Rodeo Producer to Hooper Trucking Company, Don's dreams came true and he made many lifelong friends along the way. He even achieved a little piece of Heaven here on Earth… his ranch in Goliad, TX. The Copper Spur was where he lived out his last years making a piece of paradise while making many lasting memories with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 49 years, Betty Mae Hooper, infant daughter, Delta Star, precious daughter in law, Linda Sue Hooper, brothers, Willard, Boyce, Gerald and S.L.(Jr.), sisters, Justine, Opal Lee, and Delois.

Don will always be remembered as the true leader of the Hooper family by his wife Linda Hooper of Goliad, children Lanny Hooper and wife Mary of Lubbock, Kaye Hooper Harrison and husband John, Larry Hooper and wife Stela, Mike Hooper and wife Kay of Odessa, Rhonda Hooper Gulley and husband Jim of Sonora, Tony Hooper of Odessa, and Jonathan Gleinser and wife Trisha of Grapevine, Mother in law Nelrose Enke of Goliad, grandchildren Michael Shawn Hooper and wife Dawn of Goliad, David Hooper and wife Kristy, Brian Hooper and wife Jill of Lubbock, John Michael Harrison and wife Jeleih, Tony Harrison, Ronnie Hooper and wife Heather, Erica Bowington and husband Tim, Christian Aragon of Odessa, Michelle Elliot and husband Jermaine of Denton, Crystal Brown and husband Patrick of Houston, Caleb Gulley and wife Brooke of Sonora, Jillian Mathis and husband Chris of San Angelo, Evan Gulley and wife Katie of Sonora, Whitney Hooper, Joli Gipson and husband Brody, and Colt Hooper of Odessa, 19 precious great grandchildren and 1 on the way, many nieces, nephews, lifelong friends and employees that loved him dearly. The family would like to express their gratitude to Kay Pena for being a wonderful caretaker and loving Don.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 1 pm, Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Brandon Utley officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please our website at www.sunsetodessa.com.

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Service

Funeral Service

Sunset Funeral Home Chapel
6801 E Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Thursday, July 16, 2015
1:00 PM

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762