Edward Alan Hooks (Eddie), of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, in the afternoon on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was 69 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward D. and Rosemary Basler Hooks.
Eddie attended Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School, Hazen public school, Subiaco Academy and the University of Arkansas in Little Rock where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was an outstanding athlete in high school and made All State Football with the invitation to go collegiate. He chose to pursue a career in business after college and was very successful.
Eddie was an HVACR Class “A” licensed contractor. He began his career with Draco Service in Houston, Texas. Clients there included NASA, Chevron and other large corporations. He settled in Northwest Arkansas upon his return to his home state.
Eddie established his own business, Absolute Air Solutions, Inc. in Pea Ridge and served Northwest Arkansas for the past 20+ years. He maintained his HVACR Class “A” license for the City of Rogers and served the surrounding area until his illness last fall. His clients ranged from large corporations, medical facilities, local businesses, non-profit organizations, restaurants, grocery stores, military establishments etc. Because Eddie was a kind gentleman who was honest and trustworthy, his clients and customers were loyal and long term. “He was one of the good ones”.
He recognized the beauty in nature and loved being outdoors. He enjoyed water skiing on Greers Ferry Lake and loved the view of Sugarloaf Mountain. He often walked the battlefield of Pea Ridge and enjoyed sharing its history with others. Eddie was an avid deer hunter and looked forward each Fall to climbing into his deer stand and waiting for the big buck! He shared the experience with some of his nephews and was there for tracking and finding their first prize as a hunter. Eddie had a kind and gentle spirit. He was generous and free in giving.
He is survived by his son, Nicholas (Sharryll) of Houston, Texas and a grandson, Jaxon; siblings, Sarah Berryman, Janet (Bruce) McDaniel, Paul (Carol) Hooks, Sr., Susan Hooks OSB, Beth Lewis, and Dan (Paula) Hooks; nieces, nephews and numerous friends and relatives. Eddie was a loyal son and brother. Funeral Mass will be Monday, March 3 at 11:00AM conducted by Father Shaun Wesley at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak, a visitation time will be prior to the mass on Monday, March 3 beginning at 10:00AM.
Interment will be in the Sts. Cyril and Methodius parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, AR.
I grew up and went to school with Eddie. We both moved away from Slovak to pursue our careers, and only saw each other at the Slovak Oyster Supper or after Mass whenever we both came home for a visit, and I enjoyed catching up with him.
I express my most sincere condolences to his family. You are in my prayers, and may Eddie’s soul rest in peace with Jesus in His eternal home.
Met Eddie one evening out on the prairie, said he was moving to the big city, wanted to know if I wanted to join him. We rented a house, along with another guy, and had a grand time. Big times at the lake, every time. Been a while since I’ve seen him but was like a brother once. He will be missed but remembered often.