Lee Hopper Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Lee Hopper

Mr. Lee Manuel Hopper, 68, of Shelby, NC departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born on August 10, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Garland Hopper, Sr. and the late Hattie Ross Hopper.

Lee Manuel was a member of Ellis Chapel Baptist Church where he served on the usher board and security team. He was formerly employed with Kenneth Humphries Plumbing and was known as the “handyman” to many people in Boiling Springs and the Shelby area.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Garland Hopper, Jr., Hazel Lee Hopper, Robert J. Hopper and Paul Ray Hopper and sisters, Mary Magalene Maddox, Rosie Williams, Betty Archie and Carolyn Adams.

He leaves fond memories to his daughter, McKayla Leeann Eaker; siblings, Walter Hopper and wife Annie) and Sarah Gill and husbandSherwood both of Shelby and Willie Langston and husband Barry of Boiling Springs, NC; a grandson, Candon Eaker; special friend, Rose Corry and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 3:30 PM at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM on Saturday and at other times at 105 Pineland Ave. in Shelby.

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My condolences to the family Kim Morrow

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Tiny my dearest love and friend, I will always have a whole in my heart but grateful for the time God has given us as friends and parents to our beautiful daughter. Your laughter, gentle spirit is surely missed. I know you are in no more pain, and you are with the Lord. Thank you for being that man in my life. Love always Terra

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We will miss your smile, humor and very kind spirit. We are deeply saddened by your passing. We condider you to be our brother. We love you and will miss you dearly. May God grant peace and understanding to the rest of the family during this difficult time.❤️ Charles and the rest of the Petty Family.

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Uncle Tiny we will honor the memories and great times we shared with you your love is still strong and felt as if you never left we wish you peace in the land of no more pain I'll forever cherish the lessons you've taught me until well done 💕
-Your Great Niece Kayla

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