Obituary of Wayne Edward Hook

Wayne Edward "Bud" Hook, Sr., 72, of West Columbia, S.C. was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on August 11, 2015. Bud was a 1960 graduate of Brookland-Cayce High where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years, Sally Wise Hook. Bud also attended The University of South Carolina, and was a 38 year retiree from Sears. He is survived by his wife, Sally; children, Wendy (Jimmy) Watford, Stephanie Hook, Buddy (Beth) Hook; grandchildren, Lowell, Parker, & Hampton Hook, and Jade, Taylor, & Kristen Watford; sister, Judy (Don) Ellisor; and brother, I.D. (Mary) Hook; love-in laws, Kitty Wise Jackson Bass, Lucy Wise Eden (Bill), and Betty Wise Smith; many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by parents, Wilbur & Elda Smith Hook; and brother-law, Jim Smith. With a true servant's heart, Bud was a lifelong member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church recognized as a 50 Year Member in 2000. He was a charter member of the Hands for God Sunday School Class and member of the United Methodist Men. Bud is fondly remembered for being a greeter at church and for his involvement with the church Bar-B-Que since its beginning in 1971. Special honors included the UMM Lifetime Membership Award and the UMW Mission Recognition Award. Bud was very dedicated to his family and preserving and sharing the Hook Family Homestead. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church, West Columbia, at 11:00 am on Friday, August 14, 2015 followed by visitation in the church fellowship hall. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is assisting the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Hebron Cornerstone Project, 3050 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Lutheran Hospice for their support in his final weeks.