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John Hopper Obituary
Decatur
Funeral service for John Edward Hopper, age 54, of Decatur will be Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Gentry and Rev. Howard Martin officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 5 to 7 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Hopper died Sunday, December 14, 2014, in Lee County. He was born August 4, 1960, in Decatur to Robert L. Hopper and Mary Jane McAbee Hopper. He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by one son, John Andrew Hopper of Decatur; one daughter, Whitney Thompson (Mark) of Decatur; mother, Mary Jane Hopper of Decatur; two brothers, Donnie Hopper and Wayne Hopper, both of Decatur; one sister, Mary Ann Elmore of Shreveport, LA.; one grandson, Keelan Thompson; and numerous nephews and nieces who will always love their Uncle Johnny.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Barry Dickerson, Keith Allison, Rick Robinson, Richard Long, Franklin Prince, Kevin Clark and Danny Goodner. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Kilgore and Brent Johnson.
Guestbook available at www.sheltonfuneralhome.net.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hopper
Cathy Freeman
December 20, 2014
Sorry for your loss praying for your family. Cathy Hopper Freeman
December 19, 2014
Sorry
Crystal Thompson
December 18, 2014
You will be truely missed John. You were always there for all of us in your own special way, you made the bad days good and could always make everyone smile.
Tammie Parker
December 18, 2014
John Hopper u will be surely missed. You were my go to guy. But I know you will be watching over your co-workers. Thanks for all the memories and 12 years I have quite a few
Tracy Seale Mason
December 18, 2014
May God bless the family during this time of sorrow. I work at Sonoco Reels and whenever I would run into John at the plant he always spoke to me and had a smile on his face and a friendly personality.
Brianna Dutton
December 18, 2014
Whitney, this breaks my heart for you. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. I'll be keeping you in my prayers and if I can do anything please let me know.
Beth Sims Thomas
December 17, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
JayKendraJaydenNoah Spiller
December 17, 2014
Praying for your family! you always had a sweet smile on your face,and that is one of the many amazing things that will always be remembered about you! much love!
Tina Reed-Ennis
December 17, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, I went to West Morgan High School with Johnny and have known him since we were kids. I hope knowing what a great man and person he was can possibly help you heart heal!
Bruce Hart
December 17, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Vice Cullars
December 17, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Johnny was a great man. He was the neighbor of my sister and BIL, Tim and Wilsolene Cadman. My son and I thought a lot of Johnny. His love for his children and grandson was obvious. I pray God's comfort and peace for your family.
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