Lloyd Samuel Hooks

Lloyd Samuel Hooks Lloyd Samuel Hooks, 95, died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at his home in Huntsville. He was born September 24, 1917 in Houston County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Archie Mae Maples Hooks and son Clifton Wayne Hooks; parents Sallie Elizabeth Dunn Hooks and James Riley Hooks; sisters Johnnie Hooks Dominy and Janice Hooks Elliott; and nephew Michael Drew Elliott. Lloyd is survived by his granddaughter Kim Hooks Raymond and husband Beaver of Dallas, grandson John W. Hooks and wife Sandy of Huntsville; granddaughter Julie Hooks Dwyer and husband Robert of Washington, DC. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Jake and Sally Raymond and Riley, Hailey and Brady Hooks; nephew Patrick R. Elliott, Sr. of Brenham, niece Karen Elliott Smith and husband Jerry of Henderson, niece Janell Elliott Ross-Black of Austin. He is also survived by friend Lynn Billingsley. Lloyd attended school in Latexo and Crockett. At age eighteen, he moved to Huntsville to attend Sam Houston State Teachers College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1940. Upon graduation, he taught Industrial Arts in the Cameron Independent School District. To support the war effort, Lloyd worked in the Houston Ship Channel as a Master Welder. Over the years he traveled extensively working on petroleum pipeline construction projects across the United States for Panama Inc. No matter the distance, he always returned to his home in Walker County. Lloyd joined the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department in April 1945. He was voted Outstanding Firefighter in 1963. He later served as the 15th Fire Chief for the City of Huntsville from November 1966 to November 1969 and retired from service in 1973. As the Chief Dispatcher and Supervisor of Police Records for the Huntsville Police Department, he was responsible for organizing the first ambulance service in Huntsville and was instrumental in the implementation of the 911 Emergency System. He worked for the City of Huntsville for over fourteen years and retired in 1982. Lloyd was a 68 year member of Forrest Masonic Lodge No. 19 A.F. & A.M. He served as Worshipful Master of Forrest Lodge in 1950. He was presented with the 65 year service award by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas in 2010. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living Past Master Mason of Forrest Lodge. Lloyd was affectionately known as “Poppa” to family and friends. His kind and fun loving spirit was an inspiration to many throughout his long life. He was a caregiver and a friend who never met a stranger. For many years, he had enjoyed spending time at The Senior Center for food and fellowship. He was a long standing member of the First United Methodist Church and in recent years attended Northside Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am on Friday, August 23 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. The service will begin at 11:00am with Reverend Reagan Cooksey officiating. Masonic graveside service to follow at the Adickes Addition of Oakwood Cemetery. Pat Elliott, Sr., Jerry Smith, Arch Maples, John Maples, Jr., Jake Raymond, Riley Hooks and Brady Hooks will serve as pallbearers. Donations may be made to The Senior Center of Walker County in memory of Lloyd S. Hooks, 340 F Hwy 75 North, Huntsville, TX 77320. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.

Lloyd Samuel Hooks

September 24, 1917 - August 23, 2013