His visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Roselawn Funeral Home. A celebration of life will occur at 11:00 AM, with interment to follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Decatur, AL.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years Betty Hopper, sons; Jay and Gene Hopper, daughter Sharon Givens (Roger), mother Ruby Wear, sister Jewel Ray, 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father Edward Hopper, brother Don Hopper, sons William, Johnny, and Calvin Hopper, grandson Taylor Dunaway.
He was a true servant of the Lord, loved his family, enjoyed singing and recording music. He loved his church family of 16th Ave Baptist Church. He retired from Hubbard & Drake Contractors in 2011.
Those surviving as pallbearers include Jay Hopper, Justin Hopper, Jeremy Hopper, Victor Pylant, Daniel Hopper, and Gene Tuck
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the Hopper family.