ROCKY MOUNT - Milton Scott Hooks, age 75, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Born in Wilson County on April 28, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert Hooks and Elizabeth Scott Hooks. He was also preceded in death by his son, Martin Hooks; and brother Jonathon Hooks.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Ellis Hooks; and son, Jay Hooks and wife, Amanda, of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren,; brother, Jerome Hooks; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

A Private Burial will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.