Mark Anthony Hopper, 46, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, January 4, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1979 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Mary Jo Whittle Hopper and Lowell Hopper.
Mark was employed as a manager at Neat’s Steel at the time of his passing. He had also worked in the past building dirt track race cars, even ones for the well-known Bobby Labonte. Mark was known for his passion for raising and running beagle dogs and had won numerous awards with his beloved dogs. He also enjoyed farming, dirt track racing, and tractor pulling events. Mark was a wonderful son, and a great friend to many, but to his sister, he was the “best bubby ever.” He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
SURVIVORS:
His father: Lowell Hopper of Russell Springs
1 sister: Becky Hopper of Russell Springs
Several aunts, uncles & cousins
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Claude and Faith Hopper, and maternal grandparents: Irvin and Ilith Whittle.
Funeral service: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Gosser and Kendell Hopper officiating
Burial: Salem Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Thursday morning until time of service
Funeral arrangements for are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
