Charles R. Hooker, 73, a retired Workers' Compensation Claims Manager for the Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Management (U.S.A.), Inc. dedicated office at the San Antonio, TX Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant, died peacefully Thursday, September 1, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022 at The Chapel at Livingston. Service at 4:00pm followed by visitation till 6:00pm. Casual dress.

Mr. Hooker was born in Jackson, MS and attended Jackson Public Schools, graduating from Murrah High School in 1968. As a young man Charles was very active in Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, receiving the God and Country Award and a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. After attending Hinds Community College, he began work in the Insurance industry in 1974, entering the area of Workers' Compensation with the MS State Commission. He also worked at Home Insurance Company and AmFed Companies as a Claims Adjuster. In 2007, after attaining the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) professional designation, Charles and his wife began a new adventure in San Antonio, TX where he became the Claims Manager at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant. He remained there until his retirement in 2018. His retirement activities included woodworking, making clocks for everyone in the family and relaxing on his newly screened-in back porch.

The greatest joy and love to Charles was his family. He married the former Betty Anne West in 1973 and they were looking forward to their 50th anniversary next year. They have two successful children, Clay Hooker (wife Tina) and Amy Hooker. Clay and Tina have blessed him and Betty Anne with their wonderful grandchildren, Grady and Kirby. His favorite times were spent with his children's and grandchildren's sports and activities.

Charles had a quick wit and was always coming up with a hilarious observation of a situation. He always looked on the bright side of everything and was an inspiration to all who knew him because of his faith and ethical behavior.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Anne of San Antonio, TX, son Clay (Tina) of Madison, MS, daughter Amy of Jackson, MS, grandsons Grady and Kirby of Madison, MS, sister Frances Fioretti (Bob) of Ridgeland, MS, nephew Brian Fioretti (Courtney) and their three children of Brandon, MS.

Memorials may be sent to either The American Cancer Society, or Friends of Children's Hospital, 3900 Lakeland Dr., Ste 205, Flowood, MS 39232    Designate to PEDS ER in name of Charles Hooker.