Mr. James "Bro" Hooper, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. James "Bro" Hooper passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 75 years. He was born on February 6, 1945 to James and Josephine Hooper in Gallion, Alabama. Mr. James “Bro” Hooper resided in Saginaw, Michigan. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Saginaw First Assembly of God Church. James worked for General Motors Malleable Iron Foundry and a member of UAW Local 455. James loved fishing and spending time with family, he also loved helping others by driving them to doctor appointments, grocery stores and even out of town. James was quiet, funny, dependable and caring. For the holidays everyone looked forward to one of his famous pound cakes. James said, his pound cakes couldn’t be beat. He leaves to cherish his precious memories daughters, Fay Hooper-Thompson, Artanya Hooper Wilder; grandsons, Brandon Jennings and Demarius Pruitt; granddaughter, Briana Joe; great-grandkids, Paiton Jennings, Ladice Jennings and Demarius Pruitt, Jr.; his sister, Flora Franklin; brothers, David (Pam) Hooper, Saginaw, MI and Jessie (Teresa) Tucker, Jr., Flint, MI; step-parents, Jessie (Louise) Tucker; god-sister, Lillian Sangster; a very special sister-in-law, Rosie Gibbons, Saginaw, MI; close friends, Bonie, Pete and James Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends. James was preceded n death by his parents, James Hooper and Josephine Hooper Tucker; grandparents, Sam and Josephine Hughes; daughter, Arterisha Hooper; son Johnny Aaron and a brother Leo Tucker. Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48606 with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kurt Cullison will officiate with interment in Buena Vista Cemetery, 612 South Airport Road 48601. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. James "Bro" Hooper, Jr.

February 6, 1945 - February 19, 2020