John Ray “Hoppy” Hopson
John Ray “Hoppy” Hopson, age 52, of 4915 Sunview Dr., Quincy, died on Friday, January 24, 2014 in his home. He was born on August 6, 1961 in Denver, CO the son of John Henry and Barbara Jean (Winget) Hopson. John was a graduate of Central High School and attended Western Illinois University. He married Christine McCafferty on June 29, 1985 in Quincy. She survives.
John was a Camp Point, IL native and excelled at Baseball, playing on the State Championship Baseball teams for Central High School in 1978 and 1979. He still holds a State record for the most hits in a semi-final game in a State Tournament in 1979. John was also an avid bowler having bowled several 300 games and 2 800 series. John had first worked for over 15 years for JM Huber. He then worked in construction with Jim Stupavsky Construction, and was the owner of Kitchen Tune up and most recently Superior Transformation. He was known for his excellent carpenter skills and craftsmanship. John was a die-hard Green Bay Packers Fan. John had a terrific sense of humor and never knew a stranger. He had an infectious laugh and could always make any situation a party.
In addition to his wife, John is also survived by:
HIS PARENTS: John and Barbara Hopson of Camp Point.
THREE CHILDREN: Brittany Manion and her husband Christopher; Brooke Hopson and her significant other Randy Holder and Brady Hopson and his girlfriend Aubrey Myers all of Quincy.
FOUR GRANDCHILDREN: Faith and Hannah Manion, Angel Denton and Braxton Williams.
HIS SISTER: Kristi Ihrig of Camp Point.
Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a fund for his grandchildren.
Chris, so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you and your family.
Chris and family, Im so sorry for your loss. John was a one of a kind guy. I enjoyed going through our high school lives together and playing on the Central baseball team as Hoppy. May god bless your family
I was sad to hear of Johns passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this sad time. I knew John through my brother David, when he worked at JM Huber. John had a way about him like no other. That laugh was so infectious, and his sense of humor left you laughing so hard tears would stream down your face. His love for his family was evident in the way he loved you and was so proud of you. May you find comfort in the memories you shared, and always know he is with you in your hearts. He died too young. He touched so many lives, I know we will all miss him deeply. God Bless you and your families. Ruth.
To John and Barb, So sorry for your loss.
Brooke, Angel, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Miss Kay
ECFC
We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing…..Randy always thought John was a great guy. May God’s love comfort you and your family at this time and always. Stefanie
John and Barbara, sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May the Lord Bless you and your family at this time. Dale Hilgenbrinck (formally Mgr. Glenayre Elect.)
May you find comfort in the many happy memories you share/
Chris & family,
I can’t even begin to imagine the pain and suffering you are experiencing at this time. I just want you to know I’m lifting you up to our Lord and Savior for comfort and healing.
Kathy Smith
Chris and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Chris, Sorry for your lost. If there is anything I can do for you or your family please let me know. I am praying for the family.
I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. I used to play with him years and years ago in Camp Point. When I was a kid, we lived down the street from him in a little house for a short time before we moved away and I did catch up with him once in high school. I do remember him as a great athlete. Your family is in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. John was one of those “Good Guys”. May he rest in peace and pain-free! Keep your faith!
Chris- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m sorry for your loss.