OBITUARIES

Saul Hooks was born Saul Edward Hooks on December 2, 1932, in Cobb, Ga. He was one of eleven children born to Bertha & Willie Hooks. He later moved to Savannah, GA, to finish school, where he received his diploma from Alfred E. Beach High School. After completing his education, he worked at a beer company and decided he wanted to go into the military.

After joining the United States Air Force, he was stationed in the Philippines, Korea, Japan, and various other countries and states. While on leave, he returned to Cobb, Ga to visit family when he met Geraldine Harmon. Saul and Geraldine later married and traveled the world together. In 1972, they welcomed a daughter, Belinda. Towards the end of his military career, he was granted his request to be stationed at Stewart Air Force Base, where he retired after 20 years and called Newburgh, NY, his home. If he happened to meet someone and they mentioned they were in the military, his face would light up, and he'd immediately ask where they were stationed.

Once retired from the military, he began working at Castle Point Veterans Hospital as a dietician. After over 20 years at the VA, he retired. Saul enjoyed doing yard work, cleaning his various cars, and going out to eat at Red Lobster and Golden Corral. He loved staying up late watching television and sleeping until 2 pm; he totally enjoyed being retired. The excitement of his week was watching wrestling on Monday & Friday nights and watching Judge Judy. If anyone asked what to get him as a gift, a Red Lobster gift card always made him smile.

Saul leaves behind a daughter, Belinda Hooks of Newburgh, Ny(Newburgh), a sister Lula Belle Hanshaw (Renzy), nieces Mary Dean Taylor of Ashburn, Ga, Gwen Floyd (Carlton) of Newburgh, Ny, Renee Hooks of Frederick, Md Thelma Middleton of Charleston, Sc, nephews Taylor Hooks (Angela) of Marietta, Ga Timothy Taylor (Charleston, Sc), William Taylor of (Atlanta, Ga), Daryl Hooks (Nawassa) of Albuquerque, Nm Mexico and sister-in-law Sandra Harmon Igbinovia of Lithonia, GA.