of Osceola, AR
December 16, 1951 - February 21, 2024
Rex Hopper, 72, of Osceola passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born in Victoria to Robert and Eva Hopper. Rex was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Osceola. He was a graduate of Luxora High School and had retired from American Greetings Corporation. Rex was a gun enthusiast who enjoyed hunting rabbit and deer. He liked fishing and tinkering in his shop, but most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Rex is survived by his children: Wesley Hopper (Pam), Laura Kelley, Lana (Craig) Stovall, and Jason Hopper, his grandchildren: Robert Hopper, Talla Hopper, Maddie Hopper, Brock Green, Hannah Green, Jaron Green, Logan Stovall, Maddie Grace Stovall, Morgan Stovall, Reed Hopper, and Cadey Hopper, his five great-grandchildren, his two closest friends, whom he loved like brothers: Danny Paul Lowerins and Tracy Reynolds, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Rex was preceeded in death by his parents, his loving wife: Candice Hopper, and his grandchildren: Mackenzie Kelley, and Drew Kelley. A visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church in Osceola on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm with the funeral following at 3:00 pm. Interment at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. In leiu of flowers please send memorials to First United Methodist Church in Osceola or to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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46 Condolence(s)
Tony Ennis
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
You were a good person and friend enjoyed working with you. You will be missed.
Tony Jennings
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Been a long time since I've had the pleasure of being in the company of Rex and his Family. His daughter, Laura and I, were childhood friends. Besties for a while, I guess you might say. We went to East Elementary together. Their family lived just down the street from the school, next to the local neighborhood store, and across the street, from where my Grandpa spent his final years. My Mother and my Memaw both worked at American Greetings as well. Rex and Candice always invited me into their home when I was over playing with Laura, Lana and Jason. As a kid, whenever I looked up at Rex, he always looked like the Biggest Man to me. Like a Gentle Giant, in my youthful memory. I moved away during my 6th Grade Year. Later, as a younger man, then being able to drive and travel on my own, whenever I came back home to visit, there were two stops I always tried to make. The Hopper's and The Brown's (Jim and Darlene). Always considered these both, to be my Extended Family. Candice, a beautiful, sweet woman and Rex, always ever so kind to me. Welcomed me with open arms and their wonderful smiles....Always. Been a long time since I've been back home. Will always cherish those times I got to visit and catch up with my Extended Families. Laura, Lana, Jason and Wesley, so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I really looked up to him. He was a good man. I miss the times we got to sit around the living room and enjoy each other's company. Seems a Lifetime ago. I wish you all well. Take it Easy.
Kay Trenthem
Monday, February 26, 2024
Thinking of you all. Our deepest sympathy.
The Trenthem Family.
Robert Birmingham
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Was a good friend
Bruce Bynum
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Rex was a kind man who helped me when I was younger. Just a good person.May he R.I.P
Leigh Ann Bell
Saturday, February 24, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Rex will truly be missed and I loved taking care of him.
Sarah Victory
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Sending my condolences. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. It was an honor to be able to provide care and see how resilient he was through all of his ailments. He always had a bright spirit through it all.
Ronnie Bishop
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss. Rex was a good man who will be missed by so many.
Beau Brothers
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Stacy & Melissa Rogers and boys
Saturday, February 24, 2024
We are so so sorry for your loss of your precious dad. Sending hugs and prayers.
Kim Holthouse
Friday, February 23, 2024
My condolences to family and friends. Rex was very nice person. He will be deeply missed.
Christie and a Jeffery Mink
Friday, February 23, 2024
Wesley, I never had the chance to meet your sweet Daddy, but if he was any bit as kind, nurturing and fun as you are, I feel like I’ve missed out on something special. You are in our prayers.
Love, Jeff and Christie
Donnie Reams
Friday, February 23, 2024
My heart and prayers go out to all the family, Rex will be missed!
cammie Weeks
Friday, February 23, 2024
u will be truly missed
Terry&Cindy Gray
Friday, February 23, 2024
So Sorry for the Loss of Rex Hopper such a kind loving Family Man that loved to
Make others laugh. Terry and Rex go way way way back as youngsters, and prangsters. Prayers for Gods Peace and Comfort for Brenda and The kids and Families. Rex is in the Presence of The LORD!!!
Barry Bell
Friday, February 23, 2024
So sorry to hear this about Rex! He was a kind soul that treated everyone he met the same! Praying for the family to have peace and comfort at this time and the days to come!
Betty Baker Morine
Friday, February 23, 2024
I remember Rex as a kind man. Sending my deepest condolences to those he left behind.
Jimmy Brown
Friday, February 23, 2024
Very sorry for your loss. Mr Hopper was kind to a knuckle head kid in the neighborhood.
Mike Strop
Friday, February 23, 2024
What a good guy.
Melinda Gonzalez
Friday, February 23, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family. Prayers are coming your way.
Kelli Jones
Friday, February 23, 2024
So sorry Lana for your loss.
Sharon Worlund
Friday, February 23, 2024
Lana, Laura and Jason
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was such a nice man who really loved his family and friends. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all
Rhonda Morgan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lana, Laura, Wesley & Jason,
I’m so very sorry to hear about your dad. As you already know he was an AWESOME MAN!!!!! We will be praying for all of you!!!
Kay Trenthem
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Thinking of you all. Our deepest sympathy.
The Trenthem Family.
Tonya Montgomery-Buford
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Praying for the family for strength and comfort during your time of loss..Mr Rex will truly be missed by many...GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Carylon Holley Sheals
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate Rex’s life.
Rex was such a good man and boy did he love you all kids!
Carylon and Dan Sheals
Nita Cody
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rex was a very good man. I worked with him for years. The best Supervisor I had. Me and my girls picked pecans for years at his house and all he wanted was two pecan pies at Thanksgiving. Praying for strength for the family.
Tammy Wood
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lana, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a great man who loved his family more than anything
Mike and Jamie Brigance
Thursday, February 22, 2024
We are praying for peace and com for the family during this difficult time
Marvin and Barbara Weaver
Thursday, February 22, 2024
We are so sorry to hear this. We always thought of Rex as good friend. We use to see him at Grecian when we went to eat. Love you Rex. We'll see you in Heaven.
Clayton Hill
Thursday, February 22, 2024
So sorry to hear about Rex
He was a very good man
My prayers are with the family
Ann Strop
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Prayers for all.
Danny Lowerins
Thursday, February 22, 2024
We Love You Rex. Thank you for being my brother and our life-long friend.
Danny & Pam Lowerins.
Adrienne Rhodes
Thursday, February 22, 2024
So sorry to hear this! I have good memories of Rex and Candace. Prayers for all of the family.
Amy Elder Robertson
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Prayers for the family.
Carolyn Russell
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Prayers Going Out to the family, so sorry for yourself.
Tina Vaughn
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Prayers be with the family and be at peace.
Nancy Martindale
Thursday, February 22, 2024
One of the best men I have ever known. So blessed to have him in our family. Love you Rex
Cynthia Stark
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Hugs and Prayers for Rex’s family.
Brenda Cooper Sage
Thursday, February 22, 2024
To the family of Rex Hopper,
You all have our prayers. Rex was a very nice man. I worked with one of his daughters, Lana. He will always be in your memories and in your hearts!
Brenda & Ken Sage
John(Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. The Douglass'
Carole McAnally
Thursday, February 22, 2024
We are so sorry for the families loss.He will be truly missed.May Jesus be with all of you in time of your loss.I love you all and sending prayers.
Carol Rogers
Thursday, February 22, 2024
My condolences goes out to his family he was a good man worked with him at AG
Liz Pendergrast
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lana, so sorry to hear of Rex’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and all the families.
Tammie Grimes
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Praying for his Family and Brenda .
Teresa Reynolds Hamilton
Thursday, February 22, 2024
My condolences to the family! God Bless you all!