Sidney Larimore Hooper

Born in Nashville on June 12, 1919, died in Nashville on May 30, 2014. Son of William J. and Mabel Verna Walker Hooper; preceded in death by both parents and 9 siblings: Nora Hooper, Flora Hooper; Dora Beatrice Swallows, Gray Hooper, Gladys Bryant Stafford, Era Mai Stanley, Carl Hooper, A. A. Hooper, and Conrad Hooper. Married to Jaime Roberta Schrader Hooper on August 9, 1945 and preceded in death by her after 65 years of marriage. Also preceded in death by son, Sidney L. Hooper, Jr. Survived by sons: David (Chris) Hooper of Franklin; Randy (Mary Ann) Hooper of Brentwood; and Jonathan (Debra) Hooper of Granbury, TX; grandchildren: Mary Hooper of Nashville; Zachary (Emmy) Hooper of Stephenville, TX; Jordan (Jamison) Shireman of Huntsville, AL; Will Hooper of Franklin; Caleb (Ashton) Hooper of Nashville; Bob (Anna Lee) Hooper of Birmingham; Sydney Hooper of Franklin; Grace Hooper of Lookout Mountain, GA; Jack Hooper of Franklin; and Ben Hooper of Franklin; great-grandchildren: Olivia Hooper and Norah Hooper of Nashville; and many nieces and nephews. Educated at Park Avenue Elementary, Cohn Jr. H.S., Hume Fogg H.S., Barren Plains H.S., David Lipscomb College (Founders Medalist) and Harding College. U.S. Navy, 1941-1946; Lt. Sr. Grade. Active career in insurance sales, adjunct professor and AAA travel consultant after retirement. Lifelong member of Church of Christ, active song leader, teacher and minister at several congregations, including Charlotte Avenue, Oakland, Otter Creek and Northside (St. Pete). Honored and served God, devoted to his family and friends, loved music, reading and life, and willing to talk about it all. We are grateful for having him in our lives. The family expresses its deep gratitude to the staff of Lakeshore-The Meadows for the quality of care provided Sidney and Roberta for so many years. Visitation at Woodlawn Funeral Home from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 1, and 1:00 to 2:30 pm on Monday, June 2 with graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lakeshore Foundation, Inc., 8044 Coley Davis Road, Nashville, TN 37221.