Visitation will be at Morgan Funeral Chapel Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 10:30 until 12:00 p.m. Graveside Services will follow at Samuels Chapel Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
Jerry graduated from Altoona High School in 1958 and retired from Goodyear in 2000 after 33 years. He was a lifetime member of Samuels Chapel Church and the Samuels Chapel Cemetery Trustee since 1970. Jerry never met a stranger and always helped anyone in need. He loved woodworking, farming, John Deer Tractors and Auburn Tigers. He also enjoyed collecting pictures and documents to preserve family history for future generations. Jerry’s family and friends were a huge source of pride for him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Iva Hopper; brother, Robert Hopper; In-laws, Charlie and Flora Rhoades.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Juanita Rhoades Hopper; son, Kevin Hopper; daughter, Tressa (Ben) Bryant; sister, Virginia (Roy) Cash; grandchildren, Charlie (Lindsey) Hopper, Kenny (Megan) Hopper, Kearin and Cayden Bryant; and great-grandchildren, Colton, Laurel, Levi Hopper; sister-in-law, Cathy Hopper.
Special thanks to Doctor Debora Reiland, Encompass Health and Nurses, Brother Freddy Keener, nieces and nephews.
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