Updated: 18 Apr 2007
Holdenville Daily News
Hughes Co., OK
April 13, 2000
James Howard HOPPER
Funeral services for James Howard HOPPER were held April 7 at the Williamson
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jo MOLENCUPP officiating.
He was born Dec. 22, 1924 at Oklahoma City to Dewey Hopper and Sara GOWN Hopper
and died March 5 at the Henryetta Medical Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Hopper grew up in the Oklahoma City area where he attended school. As a
young man, he entered the United States Navy and served his country during the
post-World War II era. He was honorably discharged in September 1949.
He was married to the former Sylvia MANES in 1955. They made their home in San
Diego, Ca. where he worked many years as a carpet layer. He was a member of the
Floor Covering Union.
His wife preceded him in death in 1972.
Mr. Hopper relocated to Wetumka some 20 years ago. While in Wetumka, he was
employed by Super C Mart and as custodian for the First United Methodist Church.
In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports events on television.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Howard Hopper of Holdenville and Gary Wayne
Hopper; a daughter, Debra BRATT of Wetumka; three grandchildren, James, Jason
and Sara Bratt; along with other relatives.
Interment was in Wetumka Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral
Home.
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