Charles Roy Hooks Jr.

Born on December 1, 1930, in New Kensington, PA, to Charles R. Hooks and Edith F. Johnson, Charles (aka Chuck) was a hard worker and master craftsman who valued family, faith, humor, and music. He had so many one liners that never got old. Making someone smile or chuckle brought him pure joy; you could see it in those deep blue eyes and sheepish grin. He loved his family dearly and was quick to help anyone in need (especially if it required a tool!). He had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing old songs, hymns, and originals.

He married his soulmate, Janet Foster, on August 5, 1950. Together, they were made whole. In nearly 72 years of marriage, they raised three children, practiced their faith, relocated several times, traveled to all 50 states, went on cruises, played cards and Bingo, and were the bedrock of the family - never missing any celebration or event. After Chuck retired, they moved to Largo, FL and found fellowship at Palm Hill Country Club. He was a fan of the Pirates, Steelers and Rays. He would never turn down a hot dog, enjoyed watching MASH, Andy Griffith, and Lawrence Welk and listening to old country music.

He embraced becoming a grandfather and later a great grandfather. Known as Papa, his eyes lit up when he saw any of them. He loved giving them root beer floats and taking them on rides in his golf cart; truly a genuine soul who wanted everyone happy and was so proud of the family tree he and Janet had created.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and sisters Pearl (Harry) Zurney and Georgetta (Grant) Cogley. He leaves behind his children; daughter Constance Hooks, Tampa, FL, daughter Karen (Clay) Foster, Kissimmee, FL, son, Charles (Skip) Hooks III (Mimi), Clearwater, FL, Janet's siblings; Ronald Foster of Clearwater, FL, Kathy (Rudy) Schwoeble of Newfield, NY, grandchildren; Douglas Smith, Tampa, FL, Laurie (Dave) Cagle, Tampa, FL, Rachael (Charles) Cagle, Tampa, FL, Sonny Foster, Kissimmee, FL and great grandchildren; Christian, Matthew, and Ella Cagle, Tampa, FL and Noah and Sophia Foster, Kissimmee, FL. Services honoring Charles will be held on Thursday August 24, 2023 beginning at 1pm with a visitation, funeral service will follow at 2pm at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774. Charles will be laid to rest at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park.