Jay M. Hopple, 87, of Lewistown, passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at his home, with his family by his side.
Born September 28, 1934 in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Charles and Mabel (Weaver) Hopple. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosie Hopple, and brothers, Jack and Wesley Hopple.
Jay is survived by his loving wife, of 54 years, Nellie (Bilger) Hopple; children, Robert Hopple, of Granville, and Nancy Hopple-Weaver and husband Kristopher, of Lewistown; and a sister-in-law Mary Hopple, of Mexico.
Jay was employed at Overhead Door for many years, retiring in 1996.
He was an active member of West Granville Fire Company, and was a forest fire warden. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and spending time at the family hunting camp in Mt. Union.
A funeral service in loving memory of Jay will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday April 30, 2022 at King-Barr Funeral Home LLC, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown, with Rev. Darvin Donahey officiating. There will be a viewing held at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jay’s memory are respectfully encouraged to: The Salvation Army, 9 S Dorcas St, Lewistown, PA 17044.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com