Louis "Lou" Leroy Hopper, 97, of Henderson, Kentucky, formerly of West Seneca, New York, met his LORD and SAVIOR on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran with the 99th Division having earned a Bronze Star and two Battle Stars.  Lou worked as a supervisor for Buffalo Forge Company for 42 years prior to retirement.

He served as a deacon of West Seneca First Baptist Church and leader in Christian Service Brigade and a board member of Camp Hickory Hill Christian boys and girls camp for many years.

Lou was an active member of First Baptist Church in Henderson serving for many years with Henderson Christian Community Outreach, Green Valley Disaster Relief, Bible study weekly at Harbor House, Kentucky/Indiana Campers on Mission, and Kentucky Changers.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Joan I. Hopper, who passed away on November 23, 2020.

Survivors include three sons, Paul L. Hopper and his wife, Julia, of Henderson, Kentucky, Mark A. Hopper and his wife, Sue, of Ballston Spa, New York, and Dan J. Hopper and his wife, Joy, of Bolivia, North Carolina; one daughter, Amy J. Hendricks of Plain City, Utah; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

There will be a private family service.  The Reverend Alan Chamness will officiate.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, Kentucky.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 307 Center Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420, Camp Hickory Hill, 2970 Kohler Road, Varysburg, New York 14167, Harbor House, P.O. Box 981, Henderson, Kentucky 42419, or a favorite charity.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.