Victor Bernard Fooks

VICTOR’S JOURNEY Victor B. Fooks was born on November 23, 1971 to the late Seena Fooks and Marvin Fooks. His mother raised him, along with his sisters, in Salisbury, Maryland where he received his early education in the Wicomico County Public School System, graduating from James M. Bennett High School. Upon graduation, Victor decided he wanted to serve this country and even add a few stamps to his passport by enlisting in the United States Navy where he served as a Cryptologic Technician at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. His service allowed him to journey to several countries where he was exposed to a variety of cultures and cuisines. He often returned with many beautiful pieces of art and recipes; recipes he still used until his untimely demise. After his honorable discharge from the military, Victor remained in the Hampton Roads area where he continued to pursue his passion for technology and computer science by establishing a computer repair and maintenance company in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His expertise would allow him to transition to Maryland where he served as the Director of Enterprise Infrastructure Services and Chief Network Officer of Desktop and Server Services for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for the State of Maryland. Aside from his adoration for life, family and Hampton Roads, Victor returned and began his tenure with ‘InTown Suites’ in Newport News, Virginia, subsequently relocating to Hazelwood, Missouri to accept the position as General Manager. He will be forever memorialized as a “Gentle Giant” with a loving heart, quiet demeanor, and love for Christ. Victor was preceded in death by his mother, Seena Fooks and father, Marvin Fooks. His memory will be cherished by: his wife, Octavia Johnson-Fooks and stepchildren, Aubrie Johnson and Montez Johnson; three sisters, Sharon (Renison) Bucknor, Terether Barton, and Selene Carson; aunts, Ernestine Scott, Bertha Phillips, and Ella Russell; uncle, Willie (Josephine) Barton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous friends, colleagues; devoted friend, Gregory “Lou” Louis and raised as brothers, he will also be earnestly remembered by his older cousin, Darrin Johnson. LOVINGLY SUBMITTED ~ THE FAMILY

Victor Bernard Fooks

November 23, 1971 - November 25, 2023