and in the neighborhood where he lived. Always having an encouraging word and was looked up to as a father figure and confidant by many. As a security officer for IPS, he was affectionately called "grandpa" and "pawpaw" by the students. PAUL HOOKS professed a hope in Christ at an early age upon hearing "Today, if you hear my voice, harden not your heart." Hebrews 4:7. He was baptized by Reverend Richard Gregory at Beulah Baptist Church; now known as Promise Land Christian Community Church pastored by Reverend Richard Willoughby where he was a 50-year+ member. He was licensed to preach with Rev. Gregory as his overseer. Pastor Willoughby ordained him in 1992. In 1996, he received his Certificate of Ordination from the Western Division Freewill Baptist Church, Inc. Also in 1996, he was called to pastor Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church and became a member of Mount Calvary Freewill Baptist Church under Bishop nd Robert Watts. He served as 2 Vice Moderator of the Terre Haute District and member of the Ecclesiastic Counsel. Recently, Elder Hooks was placed over the Minister's Conference. He was active in the Kentucky Annual and the General Conference of Western Division of Freewill Baptist. ELDER PAUL R. HOOKS departed this life Sunday, July 8, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Emma; sons, Jerry, Terry (Rochelle) and Tony (Sana); grandchildren, Blendyth (Larry Jr.) Hart, Jantitta Barlow, Jeremias, Malcolm, Terrice, Navarro and Najani Hooks; great-grandchildren, Saniyah Hunt, Lauren, Larry III, and Hayley Hart; brothers,James (deceased July 19, 2012, wife Arthelma) and Lawrence (Lenora); sister, Donna(Boyce); mother-in-law, Lillian Eaton; and a host of family, friends and members of Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Royce Edwin(Lois Jean) Hooks.
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Indianapolis, IN 46208
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