Gaylor Eugene Hooks Obituary
In loving memory of Gaylor Eugene Hooks (Winston Salem, North Carolina), born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, who departed this world on April 6, 2026 at the age of 98. Gaylor leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gaylor Eugene Hooks to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Sara Johnson Hooks; his sons, David (Lisa Hooks) of Cary, N. C., Dennis (Perry Hooks) of Southport, N. C. and Michael (Linda Hooks) of Southport, N. C.; his grandchildren, Jessica (Patrick), Daniel, David, Dillon, Julia, Battle Beasley (Ainsley), Olivia, Ryan and Evan; his great grandchildren, Duncan, Maya, Charlie, Adelaide and Pallas; his brother Dr. Alvin Hooks; and his sister-in-law Carol Jean of Bermuda Run, N. C..
In lieu of flowers, the family invites contributions to the Hooks Family Baseball Endowment at Wake Forest University, honoring Gene's enduring commitment to baseball, education, and the empowerment of young athletes (https://go.wfu.edu.).
