Terry Don Hooke

A baby boy with a head full of black hair was born on a Saturday evening, October 12, 1996 at 4:59 P.M. in Globe Arizona. He was his mothers firstborn and after going through many names like; Christopher (since he was born on Columbus Day) Jethro Jerome, Ishmael, Ethan Aaron, his mom finally decided to name him "Terry Don Hooke" after her favorite Professional Bull Rider, Terry Don West.

As an infant Terry was very smart. He figured out how to work all of the electronic devices in the house. As young as he was, he was already the jokester of the family and did what no one else would do and he would keep the family entertained. He started walking at the young age of 10 months old. From then on there was no stopping him.

Terry attended school with in the San Carlos Unified School District, K-12. The day the high school informed him, he had met the requirements to graduate, he was given the option to graduate early or wait to march with his class. He decided to wait and march with his class and graduated as a San Carlos Brave with the class of 2015.

Terry started working at a young age, his first job being with the Apache Gold Casino at the Apache Prime Steakhouse. From there he went on to work in the Bakery Department with Bashas’. Terry Don was later accepted to start Training at the San Carlos Training Institute where he received his certificate of completion as a Heavy Equipment Operator in September of 2019. Terry Don has been previously been employed by Oddonetto Construction in Globe, AZ and most recently he was looking forward to start employment with Freeport McMoRan in Globe, AZ on 08/23/2021.

Terry Don enjoyed being with family. He was funny, always making jokes, laughing and scaring everyone. He was definitely a kid at heart. He will be missed my many as he made an impact on so many lives in the short time he was here with us. He loved to make videos for Tik Tok and was always playing warzone or call of duty with his brothers, cousins and friends. He also enjoyed traveling with his mom and siblings. For a few summers, he would attend the Warrior Leadership Summit for a couple of weeks in Missouri.

Terry Don is survived by his mom Joleen (Bobby), His father LeRon, Maternal Grandparents; Delmar (who he called Dad) and Dollie, His Brothers; Beaver, Jeffrey & Mikah, His sisters; Chandara and MiTyshia, Aunts and Uncles; Delmer John (Holly) Cindy (Derron), Timmy, Katie & Weslee Nozie, Cousins; Carmello and Courtney Koory, Cadence, Kaylee & Mia Hooke, Kalyla Tessay and his companion; Denice WIson. Terry was preceded in death by his great grandpa Lawrence Hooke, Sr. and his paternal Grandparents; Willie Jr. & Erna Nozie.

A Wake will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at the Hooke residence in Peridot, Arizona.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Arizona.

Interment will follow at Lower Peridot Cemetery in Peridot, Arizona.