Billy L Hooper

Billy L. Hooper, 78, of Homerville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018.  He was born in Gadsden, Alabama, son of Troy and Opal Hooper who precedes him in death along with his brothers Bobby and Jerry.   Billy is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dean.   He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Milton and Crystal, of Nashville, Tenn. ; his sisters Darnell Botthof and Virginia Barber and his brothers Charles Hooper, Tommy Hooper and Wendell Hooper.  He is also survived by his niece Rose Steedley Williams and her husband Wayne who took care of him during his illnesses as well as many other nieces, nephews and extended family.   Billy was a minister and Bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy for over 40 years in Georgia and North Carolina before he retired from the ministry.  He touched many people with his personal concern and care for others throughout his life.  Billy was also an avid supporter of the Clinch County Panthers football team. He will also be remembered for his integrity, loyalty and wit, in fact his last words were “Beam me up Scotty.”     A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Roundtree Funeral Home Chapel in Homerville, Georgia. Interment will follow at Pine Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.   The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Victory Chapel Memorial Fund, 3400 Mullis Road, Millwood, GA 31552    Sympathy maybe expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net.   Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.