Gilbert Hersel Hooder

Gilbert Hersel “Buddy” Hooder, 90 of Hampton died Saturday February 14, 2026 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born December 30, 1935 in Calhoun County, he was a son of the late Gilbert Henry “Tex” Hooder and Ila Rhea Thomason Hooder.

He was a Korean War veteran of the US Army, and member of Maul Road Methodist Church. He was known as a craftsman, building and refurbishing furniture, and was the owner and operator of Country Touch Upholstery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Vivian and Margaret Ann Hooder; great-grandchild, Walker Dean Gorman; and a brother, John Hooder.

He is survived by his daughter, Marcy Gorman and her husband, Dean of Hampton; two grandchildren, Silas Gorman, Jordan Gorman and his wife, Jessica; three great-grandchildren, Caden Clayton, Viviana Gorman, Savannah Gorman; and his good friend, Bro. Garland Skidmore.

Funeral services will be private. The family would like to thank St. John’s Place for their care. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.