Edgar H. Hooper, age 70, of Hannibal, MO, died on March 5, 2011 at 9:03 Am in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Dover, Tennessee the son of James & Louise (Jones) Hooper. Edgar married Edith F. Pettitt. He later married Barbara Buguveski. She preceded him in death on January 31, 2005.

Mr. Hooper worked for the Jacksonville Mental Health & Development Center in Jacksonville for over 35 years until his retirement. He had also worked at times as a truck driver and a welder. Mr. Hooper was of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of the Teamsters. Edgar donated to many charities. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He also liked to travel and in younger years to work on cars. Edgar was a very generous person and was an organ and tissue donor.

He is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Patricia E. Hooper, Edgar L. Hooper, James R. Hooper and his wife Melody, Keith L. Hooper and Heath “Ben” Hooper.
THIRTEEN GRANDCHILDREN AND TWO GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Springfield, IL conducted by Rev. Mary Ellen Sharp. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy, IL. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
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