Burl "Tom" Hopper

Burl Thomas “Tom” Hopper, age 83 of Hamersville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the Anderson Mercy Hospital in Anderson Township, Ohio. He was born September 4, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Cecil and Marietta (Chester) Hopper. Tom was a proud United States Navy veteran and was employed at Fisher Body in Norwood, Ohio. Following the untimely loss of his wife in 1986, Tom embraced the many roles life placed before him, devoting himself to raising his teenage daughter and later having the special privilege of helping raise his beloved granddaughter. Through every changing season of life, Tom remained a steady and devoted family man whose greatest joy was caring for those he loved. He was a member of the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180 in Georgetown, Ohio and the Georgetown Fraternal Order of Eagles #2293. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed fishing, taking trips, working on cars and relaxing while watching his favorite westerns. Above all, Tom will be remembered as a simple, hardworking man whose love for his family never wavered and whose lasting legacy will live on in the lives of those he cherished. Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife – Nellie M. (Frazier) Hopper in 1986, one infant son – William Hopper in 1969, two brothers – James Luke and Larry Luke, one uncle – Dorsie Stacy and one nephew – Doug Stacy.

Mr. Hopper is survived by one daughter – Teresa Hopper of Hamersville, Ohio; one granddaughter – Marissa Crosswait-Hopper of Georgetown, Ohio; one sister – Betty Malott of New Richmond, Ohio; one brother – Pete Luke of Texas and two nephews – David Malott of Batavia, Ohio and Timothy Luke of Dayton, Ohio.

Military graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Williamsburg Cemetery in Williamsburg, Ohio. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio.