Fwd from another list. Neal HOPPER, CHARLES H., SR., of Lancing, formerly of Speedwell, Tennessee, peacefully went to his heavenly reward on Monday July 24th, 2006. Mr. Hopper was a founding member of the present Fairview Missionary Baptist Church of Lancing, where he served for the past 35 years. He will be missed by many individuals of his church family. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 509th Paratrooper Division of the United States Army. He made one combat jump and fought in Southern France, Italy and at the battle of the Bulge in Belgium. Mr. Hopper received a Purple Heart for injuries received during his service. He was the founder of Hopper Wholesale Florist in 1978. Mr. Hopper believed in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ by supporting domestic and international missionaries. He advocated conservative political principles and was a life long example of the value of hard work. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Hopper was preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Roxie Hopper, brothers; Bill, Henry and Jack Hopper, sisters; Axie Cooper and Ruby Williams, first wife; Sue Nelson Hopper and step-son; Greg Bruce. He is survived by wife of 35 years; Eula Hopper, Children; Faith Ann Daegele of Connecticut, Charles Hopper Jr., and wife Tina, Steve Hopper and wife Valerie all of Lancing. Mr. Hopper leaves eight grandchildren; Mathew Hopper and wife Brandi, Keith Daegele, Katie Hopper Knox and husband Zandy, Anna Daegele, Greg Bruce II, Alanna Sue Hopper, Nikki Daegele and Renee Hopper. The pride and joy of joy of his life are his two great-grandchildren; Nickolas and Courtney Hopper. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 26, 2006 from 3 to 7 P.M. at the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Lancing. Funeral service will follow at 7 P.M. with Bro. Chris Inman officiating. Graveside service with military honors will be Thursday at 11 A.M. at the Rogers Cemetery in Speedwell, Tennessee. Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg in charge of arrangements.[Schubert Funeral Home] =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD