Thomas Ramon Hooper was born in OKC on June 30, 1964 to Billy Ramon Hooper & Louetta Humphrey Hooper. After an extended illness, on Fathers' Day, June 20, he peacefully closed his eyes and joined his Father, & parents whom he missed terribly. An active thespian & member of the Cry-Slurs through high school, he was one of the main speakers at his NW Classen graduation in 1982. He got a scholarship at OCU to study Chemistry. Tom performed in a variety of local theater company productions & was an accomplished stage craft professional. He secured several roles in national commercial campaigns, including one with Arnold Palmer. Also, he appeared in several movies, among them TJ Hooker with William Shatner & a film starring Burt Reynolds. After returning to OKC from Florida, he formed a local casting company while pursuing a career in sales. He leaves behind a beloved son, Richard Hooper, a beloved brother, Randy Hooper & wife, Luise, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins & loving friends.