Kevin Hooton Obituary, Hickory, Kevin Hooton Has Sadly Passed Away

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Kevin Hooton Obituary, Death – Kevin Duane Hooton, 50, a resident of Hickory, unexpectedly passed away at his home on October 13, 2023. Born on November 27, 1972, in Cumberland County to William Duane Hooton and Betty Hendricks Hooton of Hickory, Kevin was deeply rooted in his community. He identified as a Southern Baptist and dedicated his career to the automotive industry, where he distinguished himself as a certified auto inspector and an authority on all matters related to automobiles.

Left behind to honor his legacy are his sons, Micah Glenn Hooton and Connor Duane Hooton, both of Bolivia, NC, along with his daughter, Kadence Ann Hooton, also residing in Bolivia, NC. Kevin’s immediate family includes his mother and father, William Duane Hooton and Betty Hendricks Hooton of Hickory, and his sister, Debbie Hooton Cline, and her husband, Ted, of Vale.

Additionally, he is survived by his nephew, Christopher Scott Burton, and great-nephew, Christian Scott Burton, both of Vale. His extended family includes uncles and aunts: Bob and Anne Hooton of Conover, Tom and Debbie Hartsock of Mount Holly, Van and Ann Padgett of Columbia, SC, and Bill and Joann Yarbrough of Ellijay, GA. Moreover, he is remembered by his cousins: Tricia Dolin, Tammy Bridges, Mathew Hartsock, Mandy Padgett, Zach Padgett, Colby Moss, Van Padgett Jr., Bill Yarbrough Jr., Dana Henson, David Hooton, and Scott Hooton.

A memorial service to celebrate Kevin’s life is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service, located at 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton. Rev. Lee Harris will preside over the service, and burial will take place at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory.

Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service. The pallbearers selected to pay their respects are Ted Cline, Christian Burton, Gary Weaver, Van Padgett Sr., Van Padgett Jr., and Michael Hendricks. Kevin Duane Hooton’s presence and contributions will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and community.

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