Joseph Ward Hooper Jr. ’43

Joe died of a heart attack at his home on Jan. 19, 2002. He was 80.

He attended New Hanover HS, the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn., and graduated from Princeton cum laude. Harvard Med School followed, then residencies at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Emory U., and Medical College of Va.

Joe enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a physician. He was admitted to the American College of Surgeons, and board- certified by the American Board of Urology. Joe had a special interest in pediatric urology, lecturing on this specialty nationwide.

Following his retirement, he continued active in the Wilmington [N.C.] community, as well as local and state politics.

Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nell, five daughters, Nell, Margaret Turner, Louise Jones, Christian, and Nancy Morrison; a sister, Louise Wilson; and 12 grandchildren. To the entire family, we extend our most heartfelt condolences.

The Class of 1943