Roger Aque Vanhook

Franklin, NC - Roger Aque Vanhook, age 98, of Demorest, GA formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, March 13, 2009 at Habersham Medical Center. He was born in Macon County, NC the son of the late Henry R. and Mollie Sanders Vanhook. He was first married to Jessie Justice Vanhook who passed away in 1960. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carzell Thompson Vanhook; step-daughter, Kay English and her husband Jimmy and their children, Caney and Anna English and four great-grandchildren, Alex, Daniel, Maverick and Jesse English. He retired from Tallulah Falls Railroad. He was a member of Junaluska Masonic Lodge #145 and he worked for Habersham County for several years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by several step-children by his 2nd wife, Ozella Galloway Vanhook of Demorest, GA; daughters-in-law, Clara and Jackie Vanhook; four granddaughters, Kim, Kandi, Angie and Robyn; great grandchildren, Destiny, Zachary, Brittany and Hunter. He was preceded in death by three sons, Guy, Floyd and Gerald Vanhook; one sister, Onie Ray and brothers, Vance, Lawrence, Roy, Marvin, Harve, and R.D. Vanhook.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Avery Lawrence, Rev. Vaughn Stancil and Rev. Brion Williams officiating. Burial will be at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Junaluska Lodge will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Sunday, March 15 from 3:00-4:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerry Sutton, 1822 Clarks Chapel Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.