David Thurman Hooper

David Thurman Hooper, age 85, a resident of Cleveland, went to his heavenly home Friday evening, May 6, 2011 after a stay in a local health care facility. He was a beloved father and was devoted to his wife and family. He was a craftsman, skilled in plastering and stucco masonry. He worked on many houses, buildings, and churches in the Chattanooga and Cleveland area. He was also employed by JAFCO at the Village Shopping Center for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends. He was a long-time member of Candies Creek Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Bernola Liner and Jay Harrison Hooper. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Martha Celestine Miller Hooper. Also preceding his death were his sister, Ruby Harris, brothers William, Arthel (Red), Frank, Tom, Paul, Ray and Leonard Hooper, and granddaughter, Lori Kay Millaway. He is survived by daughters Connie Millaway and her husband Roy, Alice Harris and her husband Fritz and sons Dale Hooper and his wife Sabel, Barry Hooper and his wife Cheryl. Surviving granddaughters are Carrie Millaway, Joey Harris, Jenny Harris, Natalie Holder and husband Cory, and Anna Caroline Hooper. Surviving grandsons are Keith Hooper, Rusty Daily, and Garrett Hooper and great-granddaughter Lucy Grace Holder. Sisters include Marge Melton and her husband Herman and Dot Carson. Brothers include Joe Hooper and his wife Rose and Wayne Hooper. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces. A Remembrance of Life service will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Reverend Jamie Work and Chaplain Carl Caffrey officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bradley Baptist Association for Tornado Relief Efforts. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Hooper family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.