George Kennith Hooper , 65, of Center, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Andy Wilson and Bro. Edward McRae officiating. A masonic graveside service will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Hooper was born April 18, 1949 in Center to George Napoleon Hooper and Vaster Missouri "Dolly" Lee Hooper. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Mr. Hooper was a member of the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center and Center First United Pentecostal Church.

He is survived by
Wife: Evelyn Hooper of Center

Children:
Teresa Gilchrist and husband, Rickey of Center
Alan Hooper of Center
Angie Gilchrist and husband, David of Center
Kimberly Ray and husband, Shane of Shelbyville
Robert Hooper and wife, Kerrie of Center
Laura Stone and husband, Joe of Nacogdoches
Karen Caniglia and husband, Mark of Blanchard, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Randall Gilchrist and wife, Cheli of Martinsville
Wesley Gilchrist and wife, Brittney of Center
Brandi Gilchrist and Jason Guzman of Center
Brittany Gilchrist of Center
Alanea Hooper of Center
Kase Hooper of Center
Heather Mahan and fiancé, Billy of Center
Torie Gilchrist and Jeremy Nettles of Center
Kristin Peace and husband, Tanner of Center
Blake Harkness and wife, Shanai of Center
Dakota Womack of Center
Ashley Harkness of Shelbyville
Kalie Harkness of Lufkin
Austin Wright of Center
Alex Hooper of Center
Andrew Hooper of Center
Joe Stone of Nacogdoches
Jacob Stone of Nacogdoches
Tyler Caniglia of Blanchard


Sisters:
Mildred McSwain of Center
Marie Golden and husband, Doyle of Buna
Georgie Waller and husband, Gyp of Kountze
Cynda Jones and husband, Obie of Nacogdoches

Preceded in death by
Father: George Napoleon Hooper
Mother: Vaster Missouri "Dolly" Lee Hooper
Sisters: Pauline Hooper, Joyce Warr and husband, Velt
Nephews: Jimmy Warr, Randy Golden, Clint Weaver, David Waller
Brother-in-law: James Lee McSwain