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Community Cares Ray Hooper, Jr.

Ray Hooper Jr. is racing in a better place as of 4:20pm, February 19th. God Speed. We all miss you!

Ray Hooper, Jr. Updates

  • 02/23/2011 - Memorial Service Scheduled
    Services to celebrate the life of Ray Hooper Jr will be held Sunday February 27th 2011 @ 10am at Palms Northwest Cemetary 6701 North Jones Blvd, Las Vegas Nv 89131. (702)464-8460. Flowers may be sent to the cemetery at the address above before 10am Sunday. ...
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  • 02/19/2011 - God Speed, Ray Hooper Jr.

    Ray Hooper Jr. passed away Saturday, February 19 at 4:20pm.

    "For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands." -- 2 Corinthians 5:1

  • 02/10/2011 - Trust for Ray Hooper's Burial and Children

  • Ray Hooper Jr was diagnosed with cancer a short time ago, Monday the Dr’s told him they can no longer help him, and he has been placed on hospice. Ray’s 4 children will need help – as read in the bible it takes a village to raise a child and we are asking each of you to help the children with a contribution to a trust fund.

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  • 12/29/2010 - Update December 28, 2010
    Ray is going through treatment, doing well and hopes to be back racing in 2011. --source: Gerri Nester

Prayers and Support For Ray Hooper, Jr.

  • sharon hooper
    i want to thank each one of you for all your prayers and blessings he is in a good place no more pain and racein with his friends how good can that be ya
  • Gerri Nester
    I would like to thank all of you whom through out Rays battle with cancer sent him messages thru facebook. All your prayers were so loved by him. It meant alot to Ray. He fought the good fight but cancer was to much to battle. He always had a positive outlook and fought till the end.There is not a day goes I dont think about Ray, his crazy smile his funny laugh or his eyebrow twitch he would do. Thanks to all that donated to his burial expense and all your support..God bless you all...PS Miss you RJ...R.I.P babe
  • Farr Motorsports Photo
    Our thoughts are with everyone. We have known Ray Ray many years and we will miss him. We just found some old pictures of him that we took. He is in a better place now & will be with all of us always.
  • Gerri Nester
    RJ'S Burial expences Donations can be sent to a Wells Fargo Bank. Routing#582506501 Account #1967250745. Make checks payable to Gerri Nester or mail to Wells Fargo PO Box 5629 Portland Oregon , 97228-5629.. on memo write Ray Hooper jr Donation and write the accout and routing #on check, ..Wells Fargo customers are able to transfer fund...s.Thank you all for being so supportive to his family
  • Gerri Nester
    Services to celebrate the life of Ray Hooper Jr will be held Sunday February 27th 2011 @ 10am at Palms Northwest Cemetary 6701 North Jones Blvd ,Las Vegas Nv 89131. (702)464-8460 Flowers can be sent to the Cementary at the address above before 10am Sunday.
  • Michael B. Medlin
    God Speed Ray Ray....
  • Bob Lyon
    It is sad to see another Saugus racer leave us, especially so young. We all grew up at Saugus and the the SWT. Ray Jr. was always a competitor and someone to deal with. We will miss our fellow racer. Rest in piece.
  • DAVE REEVES
    Rest in peace Ray Ray. you were a great guy & friend for a long time wish the best to your family.....Dave
  • william mundy
    god bless the hooper family and your family will always be in our prayers!
  • Eddie G French
    This is really sad to hear,new ray a long time,will miss he,had many good times at Mesa Marin,Edd,Roger Mears Jr Racing
  • Rob
    I remember when I met you in 1988, man you really knew how to get it done on the track you will be sadly missed, RIP Ray
  • George Perret
    This is a Sad Day.. Our prayers are with the family and friends.. "God Speed".. Ray!
  • John Pagones
    R.I.P. Ray Ray, we will miss you :(
  • Beverly Meyers
    In our prayers you are in a better place than we are RIP
  • michael mulder
    rest in peace ray ray
  • John Wolkiewicz
    Our prayers are with you. Getting back in a race car will be the best medicine for you.
  • DAVE REEVES
    Ray, Myself & My family are praying for you.You are to good of a person to let this get you....You were 1 hell of a race car driver Ray Ray Take Care Dave Reeves
  • Ron & Wendy Zajicek
    Cousin, Miracles happen every day... we are praying for you <3
  • Joe Nava
    Ray,our prayers are with you and your family.
  • Denise Mitchell
    Today Ray Hooper Jr will take his last lap at Las Vegas Speedway at the Richard Petty School of driving at 10:00 am. Pictures will be posted soon!
  • Denise Mitchell
    I am the Aunt of Ray Hooper Jr's children and I am trying to collect funds for burial (when the time comes) and the trust of the children, if you could do a fund raiser or help in any way please let me know: RAY HOOPER JR Ray Hooper Jr was diagnosed with cancer a short time ago, Monday the Dr’s told him they can no longer help him, and he has been placed on hospice. Ray’s 4 children will need help – as read in the bible it takes a village to raise a child and we are asking each of you to help the children with a contribution to a trust fund. Trust fund is being set up by KKO Lawyers in Las Vegas; NV - Mark Kohler, Atty is working on the paperwork as we write this. In the meantime if you can help with funeral expenses or to the children’s trust fund please please help - for now write checks to Hooper Children Family Trust an account is being set up at Wells Fargo Bank and we will post that information shortly! Checks can be mailed to: Hooper Children Family Trust C/O: Denise Mitchell 19310 Soledad Canyon Road Canyon Country, CA 91351 You generosity, prayers and support is so graciously appreciated for the family! May you be blessed!
  • Gerri Nester
    Just a little info on how Ray is doing: He is almost finished with Chemo. The tumors in his Lungs have almost all disappeared. He is short of breath sometimes due to the Chemo that is hard on the Lungs but he is heading the right direction. He is a fighter and he will continue to fight.Thanks to all your well wishes,prayers and support for Ray.It means alot to him to see all of your post and memories of the past you share. God Bless you All.
  • sharon hooper
    ray is doing good hes walking and is eating very well he cant talk for abuot week he up and walking the halls he said he be racing soon thank you al
  • howard hart
    MRO Chaplain from Toyota S[eedway @ Irwindale. We are all praying for you Ray and your whole family along with your supporters. God bless you all Howard Hart
  • sharon hooper
    rays got the 4th test back and its hodgkins lymphona cancer he will go on kemo i want to thank each one of you for your prays and keep prayinghe will be racing in a couple of years thank again prays work
  • Michael B. Medlin
    Ray Ray, you can beat this man.....our prayers are with you.
  • Andy Daddario
    Ray Ray, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Best wishes to you and your family for a speedy recovery.
  • Daniel Family
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. get better soon!!
  • j.turrigiano
    adding our prayers...
  • Ron & Wendy Zajicek
    Glad to hear you're feeling better and you're kicking this illness square in the pants. Be good Ray Ray and don't give the nurses too much of what's good for them afterall it is nurse appreciation day :) Love ya Cuz, Ron & Wendy
  • John Taylor
    Ray, Best wishes for a speedy recovery from me and my family. It's been a privilege to race with you.
  • Nick Joanides
    I still owe my life to Ray for helping get my butt out of that fire back in 1995. My prayers and best wishes are with Ray for a speedy recovery!
  • Dave Byrd Racing
    We originally met Ray Jr. racing against him in a spirited points battle at Mesa Marin Raceway in the late 80's. He is a true racer! We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers!
  • Stockman Family
    Ray, our prayers are with you, and hope to see you at the track soon.

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