It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Hooper, Jr., 56 on December 17,2024 at his home.

Donnie is survived by his wife Janice, his step daughter Priscilla Marie Heckler and his three children: Erin Renae Hooper, Matthew Donald Hooper and Emily Dawn Hooper. Grandfather of Saniya, Makayla, Jackson, Kayden, Madelyn, Alahna, Amyah, Joey and Jacob whom he loved very much. Donnie is also survived by his father Donald Lee Hooper, Sr., sister Tamara Lynn Horsemen (Larry), and niece Tiffanie Lynn Marshall (Joshua), along with several aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Charlene Hutchins and his grandparents, Annie and John Hooper, and Peggy and Wilmer Hutchins.

He was a very caring person with a big heart. He spent his early years hunting with his Dad, building houses, and riding dirt bikes or motorcycles with his cousin Charlie. He had an interest in martial arts and practiced judo for a number of years. He was a great cook and loved to create meals and spend time in the kitchen. He became a Calvert County Sheriff's deputy and K-9 officer. He was very good at this and received much recognition in his tenure there. Donnie then went on to do taxidermy for many years and won many awards for his work. His children though were his whole world. He was very passionate about his kids and they are his biggest accomplishment.

A Memorial visitation will be held on Monday December 23 2024 from 11-1 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road Port Republic, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, the family would benefit more from a monetary donation for his grandchildren which can be received at :

https://gofund.me/e019d22c