Larry F. Hooks

Mr. Larry F. Hooks, 77, of the Corinth Community of Heard County, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Hooks was born May 29, 1947, in Langdale, AL, son of the late Willie Frank Hooks and Anne Bohannon Hooks, and was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Florence Hooks. A resident of Heard County most of his life, he had a great love for the county and its people. He served as Heard County Fire Chief from 1985 until 2001, had also served as EMA Director, Coroner, Fire Marshall, and Code Enforcement Officer, and served three terms as the District 1 Commissioner on the Heard County Board of Commissioners .

Larry was a member of Faith Baptist Church in LaGrange, was a member of Centralhatchee Masonic Lodge #403, and had served as a board member for the Salvation Army. He enjoyed working on machinery, including mowers and tractors, was an avid Alabama football fan, enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves, but especially loved being PawPaw to his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Tammy Hooks of Corinth; daughter, Angela Danford (Brad) of Valley, AL; step-son, Rev. Dale Prather (Holly) of Franklin; grandchildren, Jacob Cook (Ashley), Alex Cook (Nathan) and Katelyn Cook, all of Valley, Nathan Prather and Nolan Prather, both of Franklin; great-granddaughter, Serenity Golembeski; brother, Steve Hooks of Valley; and sister, Pam McLerran (John) of Texas.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Dale Prather, the Reverend Randall Hodge, and J B Brown will officiate, followed by Masonic rites and Fire Service honors.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heard County Fireman's Fund in Franklin.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.