Fred J. Hooper, M.D., age 89 of Knoxville, departed this life on Friday, Aug. 23, at Tennova Hospice Center in Knoxville.
Dr. Hooper was born in Rockwood and attended Oliver Springs High School. Dr. Hooper graduated UT Medical School in 1947 and practiced medicine in Harriman. He was the Chief Physician, Eastern Area, for the Tennessee Valley Authority until retirement.
Dr. Hooper was active in the First Presbyterian Church in Harriman from the ’50s to the ’70s. Thanks to Rev. Clay Harrington of Knoxville, during his illness, he found his faith and committed his life to the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Goddard Hooper, and his parents, Annie K. and Fred H. Hooper.Â
He is survived by his son, Scott C. Hooper, and his daughter-in-law, Donna Hooper, of Nashville.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Sharp Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with Reverend Ken Johnson officiating. The burial will follow the service at the Oliver Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make tax-deductible donations to American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.sharpfh.com.
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