WILLIAM HOPPER

Bill Hopper was one of the finest men it has ever been my pleasure to know. I met him while I was a Police Officer for the City of Canton. I am very grateful for his friendship and the fact that I was able to locate him after retirement and had the pleasure of speaking to him again on the telephone. There will never be another Bill Hopper. Rest well my friend! My sincerest sympathy to his family!

I've always considered myself fortunate to have been assigned to write Bill's retirement story for The Repository. Even at such a heady moment, when your life's work is about to be distilled to a few warm and complimentary recollections, he never pretended to be more than he was: a thoughtful observer and friend. He always understood that service to others, honesty and integrity comprised the foundation of his work, and as long as he dedicated himself to these, he would never fail his...

So sorry to hear of Bill;s passing. A good man meeting up with loved ones in heaven !!!

To Bill's families you have my deepest sympathy. When I read the newspaper this came back to me, Bill was seven years older than I but I had a crush on him, big time. You know how grade school children look up to the older kids. I couldn't wait until he got on the bus! I have fond memories on that school bus. He was always nice to us younger kids. Have Faith and remember all the good days with him.

We were stunned and are deeply saddened about Bill' passing. He was a wonderful friend and a true gentleman. His level-headed, soft-spoken ways served as a model for us and many others. Our love and prayers go out to Ruth, Renee, Denise and the rest of the family..