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Nelson Hopper Obituary

Nelson Gregg Hopper, age 59, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 in Hammond, Louisiana. He was a native of Victoria, TX and a resident of Springfield, LA. Nelson was a boat captain for Yellowfin Marine. He enjoyed cooking, boating, and loved being on the water. He was married to his wife, Terry Kohli Hopper, for 17 years. Nelson is survived by his loving wife, Terry; daughter, Danielle Hopper; sister, Beverly Smith (husband A.D.); brother, Thomas Hopper (wife Linda). Also survived sister-in-law, Kristine Rigotti (husband John); brother-in-law, Steven Kohli, nephews, in-laws and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Hopper and KorAnn Fagan Hopper; sister, Patricia Danos; and a brother-in-law, Bryan Kohli. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until service time at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Danielle's college fund at 1st Bank and Trust, 31579 LA-22, Springfield, LA 70462, 225-395-2900.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, 2020.

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