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Obituary For Mr. Sylvester Preston Hooks
Sylvester Preston Hooks, 92, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Big Bend Hospice, Inc., Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Old West Florida Enrichment Center, with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens.
He was educated in the public schools of Jefferson County, graduating from Monticello High School, Class of 1949. After high school he attended Florida A&M University. He was baptized and confirmed at an early age at Thompson Valley AME Church, Monticello, FL.
Sylvester was a hard worker, always working two jobs and excelled in his fields. He began his career and was employed with Willis Lumber Company, Elberta Crate Factory, Hanson Wood & Hall Concrete Block Plant, Waste Management, Management Services, and retired as a manager with Leon County School Board.
He leaves to cherish his memory his companion, Ms. Mamie Douglas "Cookie", three daughters, Marilyn, Sonya (James) and Janice; fours sons, Sylvester Jr., Clarence, Troy and Vernon Hooks; siblings, Arthur Hooks (Doris), Elmina Hooks-Henderson, Rosette Hooks-Nealy, Bennie Mae Hooks-Moultry(Tony), Dorothy Hooks-Wilson and Clara Hooks-Hughs and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents and grandparents, Sylvester was preceded in death by his sister, Florida May H. Murphy and a brother, Benjamin Franklin Hooks, Jr.
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I Remeber Mr.Hooks, he drove my high-school bus from Richard's High to Lakebradford Rd. My deepest sympathy to his family.
My condolence, he was an awesome bus drive lived by us on Van Buren Street, so we were able to catch the bus on Van Buren and still attend Bond Elementary, I miss the old generation of love, Mr. Hooks was an awesome man, he would take my grandmother grocery shopping every month faithfully, my condolence to the wife children and family ( Cynthia and Cullen)
My condolence, he was an awesome bus drive lived by us on Van Buren Street, so we were able to catch the bus on Van Buren and still attend Bond Elementary, I miss the old generation of love, Mr. Hooks was an awesome man, he would take my grandmother grocery shopping every month faithfully, my condolence to the wife children and family
We send our condolences too the family of Mr. Sylvester. He will be missed by his family and friends. May the many prayers, kind deeds, love showed help the family get thought these different days ahead. 1Cor1:3-549NK
In loving memory of my dear Uncle Sylvester Hooks,
With heavy a hearts, I bid farewell to a pillar of strength and perseverance. Uncle Sylvester's unwavering support and encouragement propelled not only my mother's (Bennie) success but also helped laid the foundation to help shape the paths of her children (me, Amery and my brother, Anthony). Sylvester was the closest thing I had to having a grandfather given the early passing of mine. I saw in him the face and spirit of his father (Benjamin Hooks Sr.). Sylvester's sacrifice paved the way for the opportunities we cherish today, and for that, I am forever grateful.
His wisdom and guidance will be missed, but his legacy of resilience and determination will continue to inspire us. We will always hold dear the memories we shared and the lessons he imparted.
Sending Cookie my love and deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May Uncle Sylvester's spirit live on in our hearts forever.
With love and respect, Amery Moultry (New York City)
Wow cousin, cant believe you are gone. I enjoyed meeting you back in 2008, sleep on cousin u till we meet again.
Carmen Homer Cousin from Thomasville, Ga
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