Billy F. Hooks, 84, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association,1101 Northchase Parkway, Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30067-6411, Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280 Washington, DC 20077 , or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Mr. Hooks was born March 27, 1931 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the son of Aryliss Hooks and Juanita Hooks. He spent much of his time building anything and doing woodwork. He loved to fish and work in the garden. Mr. Hooks was an avid bowler and loved sports. He served in the United States Air Force and attended First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Joyce Hooks of Donalsonville, GA; the Cross family; and the Chambless family.