John "Johnny" William Hook

Mr. Hook was a self-employed delivery service for several dry cleaners in Columbia with routes around Winnsboro, Batesburg, and Lexington areas for over 41 years. He retired in the fall of 1988 while working with Deluxe Cleaners. He was a lifetime member of Red Bank Baptist Church and a past member of Red Bank Community Club. Mr. Hook served as a Staff Sargent in the Lexington Chapter of South Carolina National Guard for six years. He always enjoyed attending gospel singings around the state and loved traveling. He was a very generous man who helped many.

Mr. Hook is survived by his sister-in-law, Bettie Hook of Ravenel, SC; nephews, Terry Hook (Shawn) of Lexington, Steve Scott (Janet) of Durham, NC, Doug Scott of Durham, NC, and Marty Hook of Edisto Island, SC; nieces, Kristie Joyner (Gene) and Anita Kilmury (Bruce), all of Lexington, SC, and Jill Maghan (Sean) of Chapin, SC and their children/grandchildren. Mr. Hook is also survived by his very special friend, Verna Tinsley of Lexington.

He was predeceased by his wife, Wilma E. Hook; his brothers, Jarvis N. Hook (Colene Smith) of Lexington, R.O. Hook, Jr. of Ravenel, SC; and sister, Edith Hook Arledge (Jack) of Durham, NC.

Services for John (Johnny) William Hook will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at Red Bank Baptist Church located at 1357 South Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men’s Ministry of Red Bank Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church, 1357 S. Lake Dr., Lexington, SC 29073.

The family would like to thank Red Bank Baptist Church and their Men’s Ministry, and all employees of Lakeside Place and National Healthcare.