Larry Gilbert Hooker age 73 of Loudon passed away November 15, 2014 at his home. Larry was a devoted member of Loudon Church of the Nazarene where he served in many positions. And he was a Veteran of the United States Army. He had a loving and giving heart and cared deeply for his family and friends. He was never too busy to visit a neighbor or run to school to pick up a sick great niece or nephew. Larry is preceded in death by his; parents, Arthur and Trula Thompson Hooker, sister, Donna Hooker Arp, brother-in-law, Jack Nichols, step-son, Rusty Collins. Larry is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Jean Russell Hooker, step-daughter, Lea Ann Bright Edmonds, sister, Carolyn Hooker Nichols, nephews, Brian Nichols and Charlie Arp, nieces, Kelli Nichols Montooth, Kristi Arp Ferguson, Leslie Arp Lindsey and Carrie Arp. Great nephews Jack Nichols II and Hayden Ferguson, great nieses Madison and Hannah Nichols, Alli Montooth, Valerie Ferguson, Kaylen and Maggie Lindsey, brother-in-law, Dewayne Arp. Larry will be missed greatly by his family, friends, neighbors and church family. Private services will be held. In-lieu of flowers gifts in memory of Larry Hooker can be sent to the Loudon Church of the Nazarene 703 Grove St. Loudon, Tn 37774. Loudon Funeral Home in charge of arrangements www.loudonfuneralhome.net