FORREST PRESLEY HOOPER
CHESAPEAKE- On October 3, 2023 God called Forrest Presley Hooper home. Forrest was born in Florida to Benjamin and Katie Hooper. Always the entertainer, Forrest charmed everyone who met him in his 8 short years. He was an artist, a comedian, an actor, a gamer, and the best big brother ever. He most recently attended Southeastern Elementary School and was a member of Boy Scout Pack 413, where he has been awarded the privilege of an Honorary Eagle Scout.
Among the many left to cherish his memory are his Daddy Ben Hooper, his Mommy Katie Hooper, and darling brother, Jackson Hooper. His Ya-ya and Poppop; Cindy and Tim Lutz; his grandmother, Kimberly Canfield; Godmother, Michelle James; as well as his three aunts, Beth Wheeler, Krissy O’Toole, and Mandy Collins; uncle, Kenny Marshall; and numerous cousins, great aunts and great uncles.
If you’re moved to celebrate this little angel please join us at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake on Monday, October 16, 2023 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. A Homegoing service will be held at Great Bridge Baptist Church, Chesapeake on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5pm with a reception to follow.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.
Altmeyer Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ben, I’m at a loss for words. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please reach out anytime.
To Cindy, Tim and Ben,
It was so nice meeting and talking to yall. I am so very sorry that yall are going through this. Cindy, you definitely have a place in my heart. Along with Ben and your husband Tim. I really enjoyed talking to you.
Rest In Peace Forrest!!
Dearest Hooper Family, I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your beautiful child Forrest. May you find peace when recalling beautiful memories of his short but precious time you shared with him. MAY GOD’S BLESSINGS carry you through.
I had the privilege of driving Forrest’s bus route on a substitute basis several times last school year and this school year. Forrest was always full of light and joy; every time I saw him. He had a quirk. I don’t know if it was just with me or if he did this with his regular driver, but he would board the bus and proudly announce that we were in some random US city. Then, just 2 stops later, when he disembarked, he’d announce we were somewhere else entirely! Bus route from Austin TX to Baltimore MD. Every single time without fail. Sometimes he’d blank and ask me to pick a place.
He was a sweet, kind, imaginative child. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine the heartbreak. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Rest in peace sweet boy! 🙏🏻
As a grandfather of a Bear Cub Scout, and a Eagle, Class of 1973 , I can only give you my heartfelt hugs…Words would never fill the void…When you hear the camp fire cracking, when you see the sparks flying into the night sky..this is Forrest…When you see the stars twinkling brightly at night…it is Forrest….When the wind gently caresses your face , it is Forrest…Bless everyone…
Sending love, hugs and prayers of peace to The Hooper Family.