James H. (Hoop) Hooper Jr.

A celebration of life for James H. “Hoop” Hooper Jr. will be held at a later date.
He died at his home, Wednesday, October 7, 2015.
Hoop was born February 1, 1946, in Atchison, KS, the son of Howard and Jean Hooper. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964.
Hoop served in the United States Army, and worked at Montgomery Ward (mechanic) and Walmart (mechanic and lawn & garden). He retired from Walmart earlier this year.
He married Peggy S. Booher, on May 1, 1965 in Tonganoxie. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include 2 daughters, Sheila White (Mike), of Lawrence and Stephanie Hooper (Sean Smith), of Lawrence; a sister, Sandy, of Lawrence and a brother, Dave, of Park City, KS; and 5 grandchildren, Samantha, Tucker, Sydney, Tim, and Mikey.
Hoop will be missed by friends and family. He enjoyed camping, softball, and just being outdoors.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, a brother, Dan, and a grandson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
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