Hooper, Sidney L
Sidney Hooper was born in Nashville on June 12, 1919. He died in Nashville on May 30, 2014.
He was preceded in death by parents William J. and Mabel Verna Walker Hooper and nine siblings: Nora Hooper, Flora Hooper, Dora Beatrice Swallows, Gray Hooper, Gladys Bryant Stafford, Era Mai Stanley, Carl Hooper, A.A. Hooper, and Conrad Hooper.
He married Jaime Roberta Schrader Hooper on August 9, 1945, and was preceded in death by her after sixty-five years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by their son Sidney L. Hooper, Jr.
He was survived by sons David (Chris) Hooper of Franklin, Randy (Mary Ann0 Hooper of Brentwood, and Jonathan (Debra) Hooper of Granbury, TX; grandchildren, Mary Hooper of Nashville, Zachary (Emmy Hooper of Stephenville, TX, Jordan (Jamison) Shireman of Huntsville, AL, Will Hooper of Franklin, Caleb ((Ashton) Hooper of Nashville, Bob (Anna Lee) Hooper of Birmingham, Sydney Hooper of Franklin, Grace Hooper of Lookout Mountain, GA, Jack Hooper of Franklin, and Ben Hooper of Franklin; great grandchildren, Olivia Hooper and Norah Hooper and many nieces and nephews.
Sidney was educated at Park Avenue Elementary, Cohn Jr. H.S., Hume Fogg H.S., Barren Plains H.S., David Lipscomb College ((Founders Medalist) and Harding College. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946, Lt. Sr. Grade. He enjoyed an active career in insurance sales, was an adjunct professor, and was a Triple A (AAA) travel consultant after retirement. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, an active song leader, a teacher, and a minister at several congregations, including Charlotte Avenue, Oakland, Otter Creek, and Northside (St. Pete). Sidney honored and served God and was devoted to his family and friends. He loved music, reading, and life, and was willing to talk about it all. We are grateful for having him in our lives. The family expresses its deep gratitude to the staff of Lakeshore the Meadows for the high-quality of care provided Sidney and Roberta for so many years.
Visitation at Woodlawn Funeral Home from 1-4 pm on Sunday, June 1, and 1-1:2:30 pm on Monday, June 2 with graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeshore Foundation, Inc., 8044 Coley Davis Road, Nashville, TN 37221.
Comments by Sandra Collins
When I visited the Justisses at Lakeshore on Wedgewood, I would sometimes find them at the table with the Hoopers or somewhere near them. Sydney’s attentiveness to his beloved Roberta sometimes moved me to tears. He would carefully arrange her food or help her eat. After both wives had died and Sidney and Howard moved to the Meadows, I had to pass Sydney’s room to get to Howard’s. He was always glad to see me and would show me the pictures around the room, tell me about Roberta and his family, and show me the books he was reading--heavy books about wars and presidents. We took him a copy of The Wars of Myron King because he knew the man but not the story. Occasionally, there would be a group in the dining hall to sing with patients. I would go. So would Sydney. Several times when I passed, he would be sitting in a chair, leading patients in songs, physical exercises, and mental exercises, such as saying the alphabet backwards. He visited Howard almost every day. He was a delightful man till the day he died. I loved him very much.