Robert Hooper

Robert Lewis Hooper, 75, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, at Adams Lane Care Center.
He was born on October 30, 1951, in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late Chester Arthur Hooper and Mary Margaret Kehl. Bob worked at Bob Evans and Zak’s Restaurant for many years as a dishwasher. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church and attended High Hill Church. Bob was very patriotic and considered an airplane and WWII enthusiast. He enjoyed Bible study, going to the ocean, and he loved his group home friends. Above all, he loved going out to eat and going to the county fairs with his family and loved ones.
Bob is survived by his 2 sisters: Joanne (Jim) Wood and Janice (Rodger) Gable; stepsister, Monica Dingey; aunt, Violet Kehl; nieces, Jill (Don) Salyer, Julie (Steve) McCoy, Jamie (John) Hittle, Erin (James) Mach; nephew, Eric (Debbie) Hrinko; several great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents.
Calling hours will be held on Monday November 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, where services will be held 1:00 PM with Tim Berger officiating. Burial will conclude services at Brownsville Cemetery.
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