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Oley Grayson Hooper
Oley Grayson Hooper, 73, died unexpectedly in Edgecombe County NC June 8, 2023. “Grayson” as he was best known, was born in Dare County October 7, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Grayson served his country honorably in the Unites States Coast Guard. He also worked for the North Carolina Ferry Division in Hatteras, retiring after 38 years of service.
Left to cherish Grayson’s memory is his wife, Janice Willis Hooper; one daughter, Jennifer Avery (Pete); one son, James Edward “Jamie” Hooper; five grandchildren, Alex Quidley, Grayson Hill, Nova Hooper, Rocco Cuomo and Russell Cuomo; one step-daughter, Sallie Gene Simmons (Nick); his sister, Faith Broughton (Jeff) and numerous other relatives, extended family members, and close friends.
The funeral will be held at St. John Methodist Church in Avon, NC on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 2 pm. Burial will immediately follow at Kinnakeet North End Cemetery. Pastor Gina Miller will officiate. Donations in Grayson’s memory may be made to St. John Methodist Church.
Please share condolences and support with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Our thoughts and prayers to Oley's family and friends during this most difficult time.
So sorry for all the family. Will pray for comfort. Rip Oleg.
My heartgoes out to all of the loved ones! Prayers for all!
I'm sorry for your loss 😥
What a great person. I worked with him and was deck hand on ferry. They don't come any finer then him. So sad all the people on this island lost a fine person. Rip my friend.
Prayers to the family. Oley you will definitely be missed. One of the best co workers I had the honor to work with. Heaven got a special angel back. R.I.P my dear friend.
Love you my friend you will certainly be missed it was a privilege to call you friend.
Mother and I are so sorry to hear of Grayson untimely passing. Our thoughts are with the family.
Very sorry about Grayson’s passing. My condolences to his family and friends. He was a great guy. I worked with Grayson on base when he was in the CG (I was civilian). We talked some over the years, not enough, and I would see him on the ferry occasionally. I also worked with his sister Faith at KFC long ago. I will miss not being to talk to Grayson anytime soon. Rest easy, friend.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.
Janice, I am so sorry. I know how much you loved Grayson. Prayers for comfort and peace. Love you, Shelley and Eugene
One of the Best. R.I.P. my friend, you will be missed.
Lots of good times with OG. He will be missed by many. RIP my Kinnakeet friend. Hopefully you don’t get first run there.
You will be missed my friend. So many wonderful memories. Love and prayers for your family and friends.
Janice & family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Would like to give my condolences to Oley's entire family, so sorry for your loss.
I do not have words to express how sorry I am to hear of Grayson's death. My love and prayers are with you all.
Sorry to hear of Grayson's passing. Condolences to the family.
Very sorry to hear about Oley's passing. He was a great man, a great captain and a great friend.
Dear Janice and family, I am so shocked and saddened by your loss of your Grayson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere expression of sympathies to his family. A very special person with an infectious smile, and a heart full of love and laughter. You will be missed by many rest in peace, our friend
Jan... we are so sorry for your loss and send our love
Dear Janice, We were so sorry to hear of Grayson's passing. Please know we are thinking of you and all the family. May all the happy memories sustain you during this difficult time. Hugs
Salt of the earth. Wishing peace to his family and friends.
Jennifer...I just heard about the loss of your dad and your brother. There are no perfect words for such a tragedy... I didn't know either ... only meeting your dad once in our years at the division... but"Oley Hooper" well I heard his name a lot being the training coordinator in HR...and know he was one they didn't like seeing retire!! May your heart finds she peace over time as you remember both their lives in things they said and did.... God's speed with loving arms
I met Grayson at COA in 1968. We have stayed in regular touch every since; talking about old times,etc. I recently spoke to him and was shocked to hear of his and his son's death. I considered him a lifelong friend. Condolences to Grayson's family. R.I.P. buddy.
I am very sorry to recently learn of my first cousin, Oley Grayson Hooper passing. Thank you very much for your service to our country in the United States Coast Guard and for your service to the state of North Carolina Ferry Service. May you rest in peace, dearly beloved cousin!
Our thoughts and prayers to Oley’s family and friends during this most difficult time.
So sorry for all the family. Will pray for comfort. Rip Oleg.
My heartgoes out to all of the loved ones! Prayers for all!
I’m sorry for your loss 😥
What a great person. I worked with him and was deck hand on ferry. They don’t come any finer then him. So sad all the people on this island lost a fine person. Rip my friend.
Prayers to the family. Oley you will definitely be missed. One of the best co workers I had the honor to work with. Heaven got a special angel back. R.I.P my dear friend.
Love you my friend you will certainly be missed it was a privilege to call you friend.
Mother and I are so sorry to hear of Grayson untimely passing. Our thoughts are with the family.
Very sorry about Grayson’s passing. My condolences to his family and friends. He was a great guy. I worked with Grayson on base when he was in the CG (I was civilian). We talked some over the years, not enough, and I would see him on the ferry occasionally. I also worked with his sister Faith at KFC long ago. I will miss not being to talk to Grayson anytime soon. Rest easy, friend.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.
Janice, I am so sorry. I know how much you loved Grayson. Prayers for comfort and peace. Love you, Shelley and Eugene
One of the Best. R.I.P. my friend, you will be missed.
Lots of good times with OG. He will be missed by many. RIP my Kinnakeet friend. Hopefully you don’t get first run there.
You will be missed my friend. So many wonderful memories.
Love and prayers for your family and friends.
Janice & family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Would like to give my condolences to Oley’s entire family, so sorry for your loss.
I do not have words to express how sorry I am to hear of Grayson’s death. My love and prayers are with you all.
Sorry to hear of Grayson’s passing. Condolences to the family.
Very sorry to hear about Oley’s passing. He was a great man, a great captain and a great friend.
Dear Janice and family, I am so shocked and saddened by your loss of your Grayson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere expression of sympathies to his family. A very special person with an infectious smile, and a heart full of love and laughter. You will be missed by many rest in peace, our friend
Jan… we are so sorry for your loss and send our love
Dear Janice, We were so sorry to hear of Grayson’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you and all the family. May all the happy memories sustain you during this difficult time. Hugs
Salt of the earth. Wishing peace to his family and friends.
Jennifer…I just heard about the loss of your dad and your brother. There are no perfect words for such a tragedy…
I didn’t know either … only meeting your dad once in our years at the division… but”Oley Hooper” well I heard his name a lot being the training coordinator in HR…and know he was one they didn’t like seeing retire!!
May your heart finds she peace over time as you remember both their lives in things they said and did…. God’s speed with loving arms
I met Grayson at COA in 1968. We have stayed in regular touch every since; talking about old times,etc. I recently spoke to him and was shocked to hear of his and his son’s death. I considered him a lifelong friend. Condolences to Grayson’s family. R.I.P. buddy.
I am very sorry to recently learn of my first cousin, Oley Grayson Hooper passing. Thank you very much for your service to our country in the United States Coast Guard and for your service to the state of North Carolina Ferry Service. May you rest in peace, dearly beloved cousin!