Hoover, Alabama
1923 - 2019
Mr. Arthur Jerome Klopack, 95, of Homewood passed away on July 23, 2019. Art was born in Pennsylvania on August 13, 1923 and moved to Long Beach, CA. At 19 years old, he joined the Army and spent three years as a Paratrooper in WWII in the Pacific. After he returning to CA from the military, he attended cosmetology school and worked there until a friend asked him to move to Florence, AL and help him with a Beauty Salon he had purchased. Art moved to Florence and that is where he met the love of his life, Bea. They were married and had three children. He moved to Birmingham and worked as a hairdresser in Vestavia and Hoover with a career spanning over 50 years. His hobbies include spending time at the beach and painting landscapes. Art was a member of Lakeshore Foundation for 13 years with his wife Bea. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Beatrice Burgess Klopack; son, Timothy Klopack; and parents, Thomas Klopack and Agnes Yarkosky Klopack. He is survived by his son, Brian Klopack (Linda); daughter, Rose Mary Wyatt (Danny); grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Doty (Walt), McDaniel Wyatt (Kelsey), Matthew Wyatt (Jenny), James Klopack, Eric Klopack, and Anna Klopack; and great-grandchildren, Hadley Wyatt, Ries Doty, Mary Evelyn Doty, and Hayden Jerome Wyatt. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with the Funeral Mass beginning at 11:00 am. Interment with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Gardens South in Hoover.
I loved Art. He and my Grandma Anne were friends for many years. I went with her to get her hair done nearly every Wednesday when I was a kid and I absolutely loved spending time at Kessler's and with Art and every one at the salon. My prayers are with Art's family. Rest in peace, Art.
July 29, 2019
We met Art when we first got our condo in FWB. He was the warmest, funniest and kindest man. He made us feel at home and like "one of the gang" immediately. We will always remember him and speak of what a great guy he was. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Beatrice and Pat Loftus
July 25, 2019 | Pearl River, NY
Art was the best person I ever met in my life. When we got together it was the best of times. I am honored and blessed to have had him in my life. I loved and adored him and I will never ever ever forget him. May God bless his family in this time of grief.
Much love always,
Diane Bussey
Diane Bussey
July 25, 2019 | Columbus, GA | Friend
I got to know Mr. Klopack in recent months while visiting with my dad at The Cottages. He was such a joy to talk with. I sure will miss him. He was well loved by the staff at Clay House. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Melinda Roberts
July 24, 2019 | Birmingham, AL
To the Klopack family:
Working with him at different functions at OLS was always a pleasure - he had an infectious smile and a unique sense of humor. Your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Ellen Scalise
July 24, 2019 | Alabaster, AL
