MCLEANSBORO – Wayne Allen Hopper, age 50, a resident of McLeansboro, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.
Wayne was born August 18, 1974, in St. Louis. He was a son of John and Eileen Hopper. Wayne was a machine operator for Continental Tire and a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church. Wayne loved to hunt, fish, do woodworking and spend time with his brother, Chris, at Fishing Boat Expos and he served as a volunteer fireman at McLeansboro Fire Department. Wayne spent a lot of time reading his Bible.
Survivors include his son, Trenton Hopper and fiancé Chloe Burzinski of McLeansboro; mother, Eileen Hopper of McLeansboro; brothers, Gary Hopper of McLeansboro and Chris Follmer and wife Janese of McLeansboro; sisters, Sandra Gholson and husband Samuel Brent of Blue Springs, MO, Christina Follmer of Farmington, MO, Jacquie Griffith and husband Bill of Eldorado and Leann Miller and husband Ron of Springerton, IL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro. The funeral service will follow at noon with Pastor Norm Lorenz officiating. Burial will be at Ten Mile Cemetery in McLeansboro.
Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses.
The Harre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
