Rodney Hooker

November 26, 1965 - October 26, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS – Rodney Alan Hooker, age 54, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Community Hospital North. He was born in Indianapolis on November 26, 1965 to Frederick and Willa (Osborne) Hooker. Rodney graduated from Warren Central High School in 1985. Anyone who knew Rodney knew how much of a storyteller he was and how he loved riding his Harley and going on benefit rides. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and trying out new restaurants. Rodney was a caregiver for youth and adults with special needs and they all had a special place in his heart. Rodney is survived by his mother, Willa Hooker; son, Alan Hooker, and wife Anna; daughter, Amber Moore, and husband James; granddaughter, Peyton Moore; brothers, Jeff Hooker, and wife Debbie and Fred Hooker, and wife Cindy; and several nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Hooker; and cousin, Bob Hooker. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at 4:00 p.m. There will be a funeral procession honoring Rodney following the funeral service to the Kitley Inn located 825 S Kitley Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219. As a reminder, masks are required in public indoor spaces, and please practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to Special Olympics Indiana, 6200 Technology Center Road, Suite 105, Indianapolis, IN 46278, by website at https://soindiana.org/, or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.