Gregory Jamal Hooks passed away at the age of 51.
Gregory or some know him as Jamal, was born to Gregory Hooks and Joan Dave on June 9th 1972 in Los Angeles California. Gregory was a very kind person with a gentle spirit. We would call him a gentle giant. He was a quiet and reserved person to a point but once people got to know him they would see his beautiful personality come through. Gregory was a very funny person. He had a sarcasm that would make us laugh. Gregory loved football. He played for Santa Monica College and later transferred to play with the University of Utah from 1992 to 1993 as a wide receiver. He made many friends at the U of U and had many frat brothers with the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. His studies were in criminal justice. After college Greg went on to be a youth corrections counselor for the Juvenile Justice system for the State of Utah. Greg loved kids and was great at being a positive mentor for troubled youth. Where ever Greg went he made a difference and people always remembered him. Greg loved his family whether immediate or family that he gained through marriage. In Greg’s previous marriage he was blessed to become a father to a beautiful girl named Mylea Hooks. Greg always had a way of making her giggle with his humor and he was always so patient and kind with his daughter. He called her his boo boo kitty. Greg will be missed by many. He is survived by siblings Richard Ridgley, Yvette Ridgley, Damien Hooks (Toni). He is proceeded in death by his parents Gregory Hooks and Joan Hooks. Greg had many nieces and nephews through immediate family and through the Martinez family that all love him very much. No matter what Greg, you will always be a part of the Martinez family. You are in Gods care now G-Wiz. Rest in paradise Greg. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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