Eugene VanHook

September 8, 1936 - November 4, 2020

On September 8, 1936, Eugene, affectionately known as “Dobby”, VanHook was born to Mary Ruth (Butler) and Lewis Napoleon VanHook in Prescott, Arkansas. At the age of 7, Dobby’s parents moved the family to Richmond, California where he began and continued his education in local schools graduating from Berkeley High School in 1954. After graduation, Dobby volunteered to serve in the U. S. Air Force, serving until he was injured and honorably discharged.. He enjoyed his time of military service where he made many friends, many of which he would invite and bring home to meet his family. He loved and shared his life with his whole family. Dobby participated in many activities as he was a quick learner being able to catch-on and learn to do things without formal training. He learned to play the piano by just watching his father and aunt Hattie play and was able to successfully play for choirs and group .He came from a musical family and had a beautiful singing voice which would remind you of Charles Brown. He freely gave of his time helping others. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and lived a Christian life until his death. He held current membership with Parchester First Baptist Church, Richmond, CA where Rev. Marcus VanHook, Sr. is Pastor. Dobby was preceded in death by his parents and three of his siblings: Ruby Mae Woolridge, Clotee Willis and Rayfield VanHook. He leaves to cherish his memories remaining siblings: Clarence VanHook (Jeffrey Mae) of Guinda, California; Clarice Williams of Richmond, California, Shelby Brown of Union City, California, Armistice Bailey of San Jose, California, Florenzo VanHook of Albany, California and Samuel VanHook (Catherine) of Vallejo, California; Children; Cassaundra May (Calvin) of Maple Valley, Washington, Rodney VanHook and Shiela Aranda (Ricky of Richmond, CA; Allegra VanHook Andrews of Chicago, IL and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.