Zora Wayne Hooks

Zora Wayne Hooks

Devoted Brother, Uncle, and Friend

PERU- Zora Wayne Hooks, 57, formerly of Pierceton passed Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Peru. He was born to Lougene and Edna Mae (Hall) Hooks on May 22, 1965 at Wabash Hospital. He grew up in Richvalley, IN attending Metro North Elementary, Northfield Jr/Sr Highschool and Heartland Career Center where he focused on skilled trades and graduated in 1984.

A passionate 30-year member of the Sons of the American Legion, he dedicated his time to honoring those who have served and gone before. He later joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Peru, The Literary Aid Society of Peru, and The VFW Post 2067.

You could always find Zora tinkering and working with his hands. He was an avid woodworker and could make anything he set his mind to. He had quite a skill for reimagining, reclaiming, and repurposing things. Most recently, his focus was on making lamps. When not tinkering, he also enjoyed fishing. With every skill he honed, he took great pride in teaching younger generations those same skills -- especially working with his great-nephew, Michael.

Zora was one of the most unique souls, lived his life his way, and lived it to the fullest. His laugh was contagious and having a cold one with him was guaranteed to be the best time. He was very generous and would step up to help others anyway he could. Above all, the most important thing to him was family. He was so proud of every single sister, niece, nephew, and cousins. Often telling stories from those who had passed and finding a way to make every memory a positive one. If you weren’t family by blood, he adopted you anyway.

Zora was preceded in death by- His parents: Lougene and Edna Hooks. His siblings: Nancy (Hooks) Cooly, Shelby Jean (Sloan) Campbell, Roger Hall, John Robert Hooks, Roy Lee Hall, Lougene Jr Hooks, Carol Ann Clark. Brother-in-law, Dale Correll. And a beloved niece.

He is survived by- Siblings and Spouses: Lilly Marie (Mark) Draving, Markie (Steve) Reed, Patty Hooks, Elizabeth Ann Hall, Danny Richards; Nieces & Nephews: Melinda (George) Cook, Kathy Campbell Feeney, Gary Taylor, Jamie (Jorena) Taylor, Richard Wayne Hall, Bruce Clark, Quincy Clark, Dallas Gene Dingess, Cindy Rife, Matthew (Linsey) Richards, Ginger (John) Phillips, Jeanna (Derrick Sparks) Hooks, Joseph Noland, Lea Noland (Devon Ross); Great-Nieces & Great-Nephews: Justin Cook, Shane Cook, Josh Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Cristy Taylor, Nick Taylor, Stephen Taylor, Kindra Taylor, Olivia Taylor, Victoria Anderson, Kennis Feeney, Bruce Jr. Clark, Carlisle Clark, Bradly Richards, Johnathan Richards, Tony Richards, Elizabeth Richards, Carter Phillips, Allison Phillips, Adalynn Sparks, Michael Sprague, Abigail Grace Noland, and Gabriella Ann Noland.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. 3rd Street, Peru, Indiana from 10am to 11am. The funeral service will follow at 11am with Pastor Brent Wedding officiating. Burial will follow.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Flowers-Leedy to offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers~Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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