Dwight Franklin Hooker

Dwight Hooker 83 passed away April 22, 2026 in Greensboro. He was born in Asheboro on September 24, 1942 to Tyson and Mary Britt Hooker, both deceased. Also deceased are sister Sybil H. Brown of Eagle Springs and Bill Hooker of Asheboro, niece Tammy Cromer of Asheboro, nephews Ty Hooker of Asheboro and Dwayne Brown of Wilmington, and brother-in-law, Odell Brown.

He was a 1961 graduate of Asheboro High School and furthered his education at Chowan, Campbell and A&T State Universities. He was a former high school English teacher. He later worked for Hospice of Randolph and New Hope Bereavement Center of Pugh Funeral Home. Especially meaningful to him were the 28 years he spent nurturing members of his support group at the Bereavement Center. He retired at age 79 in 2021 after 38 years in Bereavement Care.

One of his proudest moments was acquisition of land for the Hospice complex on Vision Drive while he served as Board President. He was also a longtime volunteer with Randolph Help Line. He was a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church where he served as Church Historian. He enjoyed the outdoors, reading, writing, politics and traveling to 45 of 50 states. Especially enjoyable was the time he spent at Ridge Haven, his country hideaway.

He is survived by his wife, Maggie Anderson Hooker of the home. Other survivors include Parker and Jason Anderson and their father Brian Anderson of Asheboro; Kate Leonard of Raleigh, Sam Leonard of Durham and Justin Leonard and Dr. Bethany Latham of Key West, Florida, and their parents Karen and Chris Leonard of Fletcher, NC. Also, brother and his wife John and Kelly Hooker of Ramseur. He is also survived by nieces Donna Bryson of Carthage, Keli Tate Hooker Hewitt (Chris) of High Point and nephew Josh Hooker of Ramseur.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:00 am-5:00 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Pugh Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at Oakhurst Baptist Church.

Memorial service will be Sunday May 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Oakhurst Baptist Church, 2225 S. Fayetteville Street in Asheboro officiated by Jeff Nobles and Dr. Rob Roberts. Burial will be at New Hope Memorial Gardens, 3448 New Hope Church Road in Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Oakhurst Baptist Church 2225 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27205.