Walter L. Hopper Sr.

Walter L. Hopper Sr., 74, of Blytheville, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home.

Walter was born in Armorel to J.W. and Martha Scott Hopper and was a lifelong Blytheville native. He retired from a very rewarding career that spanned several decades at Nucor Yamato Steel. Walter was a servant of the Lord and was a faithful member of Ruddle Road Church of God. After retirement, Walter found great joy in landscaping his yard, always making sure it was immaculate. He was a sports enthusiast, and you could always find him cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks as well as the St. Louis Cardinals. Walter was dedicated to his family, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 wonderful years, Cathy Hopper; and brother-in-law, Jerry Richardson.

Walter is survived by his children, Lynn Hopper and wife Cheryl of Manila, Jeff Hopper and wife Andrea of Armorel, and Amy Ketchum and husband Lee of Gosnell; grandchildren, Justin, Taylor, Levi, Ty, Ally, Hannah, Hailey, Knox and Kacie; brothers, Doyle “Buddy” Hopper and wife Sherrie, and Tony Hopper and wife Adonis, all of Blytheville; and sister, Paulette Richardson of Blytheville.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Ruddle Road Church of God with Rev. Danny Pankey officiating. Burial will follow in Dogwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time at Ruddle Road Church of God. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.