Herbert Dale Hooks, 77, of Templeton, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home.  He was born September 28, 1946 in Kittanning, the son of Violet Ruffaner and Ivan Hooks, and was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was a retired CW4 in the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War.  Herbert also formerly worked at the Butler Army Reserve Center and he was a mechanic and partner in Hooks & Toy Auto Repair in Worthington for many years.  He attended Brush Valley Brethren Church in Adrian.  He was a pilot and he loved to hunt and fish.

Herbert leaves behind to forever cherish his memory, his daughter, Kimberly (Tim) Claypoole, of Kittanning, and his son, Herb (Marylou) Hooks II, of Templeton; partner, Margaret Bowser, of Templeton; grandchildren, Stephanie Claypoole (fiancé, Ryan); Tori (Rich) Black, Andrew (Tiffany) Claypoole, Megan (Brian) Oesterling, Jenna Hooks, Nikki Hooks and Emily Hooks; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Prue Burke, of Worthington; and brother, Amos (Linda) Hooks, of Hadley, Pa.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Janice K. Hooks; 2nd wife, Elizabeth Hooks; infant daughter, Kristy Dianne Hooks; and brother-in-law, John Burke.

Viewing was held privately by the family at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning.  Interment will be in Worthington Lutheran Cemetery.