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youngest of four boys to the late Willie B. Harvell and Bernice (née Embry) Harvell. It was here where he learned and cultivated foundational core values from his parents such as dedication, loyalty, sacrifice, hard work, and most importantly, how to take “Orders”. The latter would prove to be vital later as he would be commissioned into the United States Army, become jumpmaster, air assault qualified and obtain the rank of Colonel. Harvell is a product of the Dinwiddie County (VA) Public School System, and a proud 1988 graduate of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), where he received his bachelor of science degree in business administration. While at- tending ECSU, he was commissioned a Quartermaster Officer through the Reserve Officer Training Corps Program (ROTC). In 1995, he earned a master of science degree in Leadership De- velopment and Counseling from Long Island University, C.W. Post. Throughout his distinguished 27-year military career, Colonel Harvell com- pleted several tours of duty that took him across the globe, with residence in notable places such as but not limited to: Fort Bragg, North Carolina; West Point, New York; Camp Henry, Korea; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; and Afghan- istan. Additionally, he bravely defended his country in several combat zones including Operations Desert Storm/ Shield, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Three of his most rewarding assignments/orders included serving the United States Corps of Cadets at West Point, being a Commander and Profes- sor of Military Science at Bowie State University from 2007-2010 and ap- pointed Inspector General and Director for the Maryland Headquarters Military Department, which preceded his retire- ment in 2015. Harvell’s military awards and decora- tions include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commenda- tion Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), the National Defense Service
Medal (1 Service Star), the Southwest Asia Service Medal (2 Service Stars), the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (3), the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Libera- tion Medal (Kuwait), the Combat Action Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. Even upon leaving the military, Harvell combined his passion and commitment to serve his country with his entrepre- neurial spirit/acumen and became the founder and president of Resilient Man- agement Team, LLC, a certified Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Busi- ness. Additionally, he was an emerging leader of a budding team in the Britt World Wide Organization. In his spare time, Harvell enjoyed traveling with family and friends, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and cheering on his favorite NFL team, the Washington Redskins. A member of the Bowie-Mitchellville (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi ® , Harvell found great joy in mentoring/empower- ing youth, and participating in service projects through his fraternity. Brother Thurinton W. Harvell leaves to cherish dear memories: his devoted wife, Cynthia R. Harvell, his loving children, First Lieutenant Tiffany M. Harvell and Thurinton Harvell, Jr.; two brothers, William Parham (Margaret) and Larry Harvell (Gloria) as well as a military platoon of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, and a squad of devoted friends. Douglas L. Hooker 1967–2019 Father, Businessman
1967 in Pasadena, CA. Shortly after his birth, he was welcomed into the home of his adoptive parents, Clavie and Paulette Hooker, where he would be joined by his older brother, Donald and his younger sister, Dionne. He received his primary education in Pasadena, and graduated from John Muir High School in June of 1985. After high school, he attended Glendale Community College prior to transferring to San Jose State University (SJSU). He played on the SJSU football team as a wide receiver and was recognized with numerous team awards by teammates and the coaching staff. While in col- lege, he joined the fraternity as a 1987 initiate of the San Jose State University Chapter, the Delta Rho of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . In 1990, he joined Pepsi Cola Bottling Group, and continued in his career at Del Monte Foods, where he would serve as a Director for over fifteen years. Especially present in his final years, Douglas was a man of the Lord, and his true passion lay in helping people. From volunteering as a football coach to middle schoolers, to giving athletes advice at track meets, to serving as a counselor at Hope Haven; leading up to his final years where he dedicated a majority of his time and efforts speaking and leading community groups at Christ Community Church. Brother Douglas L. Hooker was pre- ceded in death by his parents Clavie "LeVon" Hooker and Paulette Hooker; and his sister, Dionne. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Jayanne; daughter, Saige; son, Dion; stepmother, Rosita; and step-siblings, Ron and Justine; along with a host of cousins, friends and loved ones.
Douglas Hooker entered the Chapter Invisible on January 4, 2019 at the age of 51. Douglas Leroy Hooker was born on February 11,
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