Kornell Hooker Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Kornell Hooker (Mount Airy, North Carolina). Kornell, born on August 3, 1938, passed away on September 27, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Silas McKinnley Hooker and Nellie Lee Hooker; his siblings, James Hooker, Gilmer Hooker, Truman Hooker, Hoover Hooker, Arnold Hooker and Pauline Hooker; and his son-in-law Mark.
He is survived by: his wife Lorraine Haynes Hooker; his children, Glenn "Kenny" McKinley Hooker (Susie), Douglas Ray Hooker (Paula), Deborah Lynn Smith and Stephanie Gail Flippin (Kevin); and his brother Cilbert Hooker. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, along with extended family and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Holly Springs Baptist Church (374 Holly Springs Rd, Mt Airy, NC 27030). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Ararat Masonic Lodge #558 (1359 Ararat Rd, Ararat, NC 27007).
