of Jonesboro, AR
July 26, 1953 - June 23, 2024
Donald Hugh Hook was born July 26, 1953 to John H. Hook and Nan Beth Barger Hook in Memphis, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lisa Ellis Hook; children, Brad Hook (Amanda) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Katherine Tooke (Aaron) of Greenbrier, Arkansas and three grandsons, Jaxson Tooke & Brayden Tooke of Greenbrier, Arkansas and Alex Hook of Jonesboro, Arkansas. He is also survived by one sister, Debbie Hook Holthouse of Miramar Beach, Florida.
Don graduated from Osceola High School in 1971 and obtained his BS degree in banking and finance from the University of Arkansas in 1975. He graduated from the School of Banking of the South at LSU, Baton Rouge in 1979.
After graduating college, he began his career in Osceola at the First National Bank. He retired as Executive Vice-President of Union Planters Bank of Osceola in 1996. He was a former member and past president of the Osceola Kiwanis Club, a member of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of South Mississippi County United Way and the board of the Salvation Army. He was a board member and treasurer of Presbyterian Christian School and a board member and treasurer of Mississippi County Christian Academy. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Osceola.
A visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church in Osceola on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with the celebration of life following at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church in Osceola, P.O. Box 393, or St. Jude Hospital. To leave a fond memory, please visit the online guestbook at www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.
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17 Condolence(s)
Bill Valentino
Monday, November 4, 2024
I lived in Osceola as a kid in the 1960s, and was glad to call Don a friend. I kind of looked up to him then, and in reading about him here, I saw a reflection of the good person that I thought he was. My sympathies to his family, and his sister Debbie.
Peggy Watson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Lisa, I have so many good memories of my late husband Jimmy Morgan speaking about Don. They were both involved in Kiwanis and had a great friendship. He was such a kind person. So sorry for your loss. Peggy Watson
Shirley Stovall
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Lisa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time! Don was a good co-worker and always there to help when needed.
Faye Hill
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Lisa I'm so sorry to hear about Don. I'm keeping you and the family in my prayers.
Marla Fergus
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about your family's loss. Don was such a nice guy, and my prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Marla Fergus
Mary Beth Chipman
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Prayers for your family.
Patty Camp
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Brad, Amanda, and Alex, I am sorry for your loss. I send my condolences and prayers for peace and comfort.
Randy Hogan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Don and I were very close friends from the first grade through graduation. My deepest sympathy and prayers go to Lisa and his entire family.
Randy Hogan
Paige and Cam Dean
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Don and I became good friends at the U of A and stayed in touch afterward. We are so thankful to have seen you in December. What a wonderful guy.....a privilege to have been a friend.
Patti and Mike Wyatt
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
We are so very sorry to hear about Don. Always enjoyed the times we got to see him over the years. Lifting prayers for comfort for the family in the days ahead.
Diane McCarn
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying for family.
Janet Bennett
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
So very sorry to hear this news … sending love and prayers for you and your family..
Lou Gann
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Lisa and family I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We were friends throughout our school days. I hadn't talked with him in many yrs, but we track of each other. My prayers of comfort are with you and the family.
Connie Carter
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Don was a good person I worked with him at First National Bank condolences to Lisa and Debbie and their families
Jenny Eatmon
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Lisa Debbie and family
Kim Holthouse
Monday, June 24, 2024
My deepest condolences to Lisa and rest of the family. Don and I graduated together in 1971. He was a wonderful and caring person with fun personality. Know he hasn’t been in good health past few years and I’m sorry he is gone.
James and Linda Butler
Monday, June 24, 2024
Sorry for the loss of Don he was a wonderful family man