SmokedTires

It is an honor to have been one of Dave's friends, a great, all around, unforgettable man, as well as an inspiration to many of us C3 owners.

Here is the link to his obit

Hopper, David

David A. Hopper, 58, of Paducah, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2009 at his residence.

Mr. Hopper was a retired General Manager for Walker Boat Yard, He was a Vietnam War Veteran with U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade Special Forces, Specialist Four. A member of Free Spirit Biker Church, Glass Pack Corvette Club, Veterans Foundation and Patriot Guard Riders.

Mr. Hopper is survived by three daughters, Alessa Brakman of Franklin, Tn., Danyelle Scott of Nashville, Tn. and Mylinda Vollet of Nashville, Tn.

Four grandchildren, Mason Scott, Chase Brakman, Gray Brakman and Kayleigh Vollet.

One sister, Linda Bishop and one brother, Rockie Hopper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald A. and Rosalea Greer Hopper.

A Going Home Celebration is pending

Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to: Lourdes Hospice P.O. Box 7100 Paducah, Ky. 42002-7100 or to www.soldiersangels.org

You may light a candle or leave a message of sympathy at www.milnerandorr.com

http://www.westkentuckystar.com/Obit...per-David33939

Douglas Mariani

Our prayers are with David and his family.We will miss your friendship and knowledge in the Corvette community

Dalannex

Dave will be missed. He was a great man who we all went through so much with. There is an unfillable void in the Corvetteforum community and in the world.

God bless you on your new journey Dave.

-Justin

Dustup7T2

Thanks for posting Dave's obit,SmokedTires.

Godspeed Dave/Rolling Thunder. Thanks for your valued contributions in CF. Wishing comfort and humble blessings to your family.

Your work here is done. RIP.

Bruthish

So sad of a time. Great person who loved his vettes. RIP Dave!

stpman

RIP Dave

Bubs

Dave was not only one of our corvette brothers he was also a great father. Family meant everything to him. Rest in peace my friend.

Billysvette

Rest in pease brother,you will be missed,my condolence to his family.Dave left his family a piece of himself in that corvette he built,im sure they will treasure it.

MN-Brent

I remember Dave saying the end was coming soon, but he wasnt going to be melodramatic about it. I then saw his post about how his prostate cancer had spread.

Hope he wasnt suffering. RIP

Eddie 70

Dave and I exchanged PM's a few times and he has always been a great guy. I hate I did not get the chance to meet him when he came to Tennessee a year or so ago.
We all have something in common because of the cars. It truly is like loosing a good friend. We will all miss you Dave.

lvrpool32

We seem to have lost a few Corvette friends this year, loosing one would have been too many. :-(
Godspeed Dave.

Shirley1978

im glad he got the car as far as he did... awesome work. he will be missed.

rest in peace.

Jughead

I'll miss Dave. Hell of a guy. I worked with him on the Leman's fuel filler flange years ago.


Where you been hiding Mike?

FormerBiker

[Biker's Prayer]"May you ride the big road in the sky with God as your lead, and the angles as your companions."[/Biker's Prayer]

3JsVette

Dave has inspired many of us in the Corvette community. "Rolling Thunder" is truely a one of a kind custom that will stand the test of time.
While we can all be inspired by the car he has built when we stop and think about it our true inspiration will come from how he lived his life......right to the end. We should all have his strength.
Dave will be missed but I'm sure remembered by all he has touched.

God speed my friend.

Bangkok Dean

R.I.P. Dave, one guy that did it his way.................

Stewart's74

groovyjay

Always enjoyed Dave's postings and the emails we shared. You will be missed Dave!