Bob Hookey
Robert N. “Bob” Hookey, 72, of South Pittsburg, Tn., died Monday, May 1, 2017 in a Chattanooga hospital.
The son of the late Joseph Wheeler and Zell Katherine Coburn Hookey, he was a retired employee of TVA having worked in their coal power plants in Paducah, KY, Gallatin, Tn., and for many years at Widows Creek in Stevenson, Ala.
Bob was a beloved citizen of South Pittsburg, and was passionate about preserving the history of his hometown. He could often be found at the South Pittsburg Heritage Museum sharing tales of the town’s colorful history and showing visitors the ever-growing collection of historical artifacts housed there. He was recently honored by SVEC members in the Tennessee Magazine, with their “Who Powers You” award, “in recognition of his commitment to preserving the history of South Pittsburg.”
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Clayton, Donald and Jerre Frank Hookey; sisters, Bertha Houchins and Bettie Rogers; and grandson, David Crawley.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally Powell Hookey; children, Amy (Roger) Crawley of Soddy Daisy, Jamie (Shane) Moore of Clarksville, Tn., and Joseph (Jeannine) Hookey of South Pittsburg; grandchildren, Brooke (Ty) Craig, Morgan and Jake Crawley, Corey (Leah) Layne, Joey Layne, Derek (Brooke) Layne, Erica (Jonathan) Butler, Jacie Layne, Rebecca Moore, Nathan, Reagan and Carter Hookey; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Hookey; sister-in-law, Linda Cartwright, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 3 p.m. Central time with Rev. Joe Moore officiating. Interment was at Patton Annex Cemetery.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the South Pittsburg Historic Preservation Society, PO Box 175, South Pittsburg, TN 37380.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.rogersfuneralhome.com.