Joseph Gaylord Hooper

Joseph Gaylord Hooper obituary, Aurora, MO

Joseph Gaylord Hooper

Joseph Hooper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home on Jan. 28, 2026.
Joseph Gaylord Hooper, age 75, of Aurora, Missouri, passed away at 11:17 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born June 25, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Kanorr) Hooper.

Joseph was a mechanic by trade. He enjoyed working on cars, rebuilding computers, bowling and hunting for treasures at yard sales.

On June 29, 1984, he married Mary Ann Conrad, in Wheaton, Illinois.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann; seven daughters, Jennifer Schigner, Pamela McMillin (Matt), Dawn Devlet (Nick), Johanna Hooper, Jessica Jenkins (Curtis), Christina Hooper (Philip) and Kathryn Hooper (Chris); two stepsons, Robert Singh and Joseph Singh; two sisters, Dixie Ellis and Patricia Wilson; one brother, Charles Hooper; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

No services are planned currently. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora, Missouri.

Online condolences may be shared at this website.

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