Frankie Louis Hookfin, Sr.

Richardson Funeral Home

Frankie Louis Hookfin, Sr. was born on Sunday, November 19, 1961, to the late John David Hookfin, Sr. and Katie Jones Hookfin in McComb, MS. On January 4, 2021, an angel of God visited him and called him home.

He was raised in Kentwood, La. He attended Orange Grove Church of God In Christ where he served on the Trustee Board. Frankie attended the Tangipahoa Parish School System, he then furthered his education at Florida Parish Vocational Trade School and Hammond Trade School.
Frankie worked at L.A. Dock in Harahan and Avondale ship yard, then he became an entrepreneur and started his own business, Hookfin Small Engine Repair Shop. He was known around the area as the Lawn Mower Man and whatever you else you asked him, he would fix. He was a man of his word, and he will truly be missed by loved ones, family, and friends.
In 1990, he married his lovely wife, Loretta Ramsey of 30 years, to this union three children were born; Frankie Louis, Jr., Tyrese, and Jaden. and he raised his step-son, Corey, as his own.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Loretta Hookfin, three children: Frank Jr., Tyrese, and Jaden. One step son, Corey. Three Grandchidren; Codie, Cyran, and Jaron. His mother; Katie Hookfin; Two Brothers: Felix Hookfin of St. Rose, La and John Hookfin, Jr. of Fort Worth, TX. Three Sisters: Barbara Jones of St. Louis, MO; Frances and Jackie of Kentwood, La; One God Brother: Terrance Collier of Kentwood, LA.; His Mother & Father-in-law, J.C. and Vergie Ramsey.; Two Sisters-in-law, Tonia and Sonya of Marrero, LA.; Two brothers-in-law, Edward of Portland, OR. and Joel (Jeanette) of Kentwood, LA; and a host of aunts, uncles, neices, and nephews.

Frankie is Preceded in death by his Father, John David Hookfin, Sr. and step-brother James Hookfin.

VISITATION
Richardson Funeral Home, Amite
Friday, January 15, 2021
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Hookfin Cemetery
Saturday, January 16, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
73210 Hookfin Rd
Kentwod, LA 70444

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