Kenneth David Hooper Jr., loved the outdoors
Kenneth David Hooper Jr., 35, of Bishopville, Md., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at his home.
Kenny was born in Seaford Dec. 26, 1983, son of Kenneth David Hooper Sr. and Jeanne L. (Tyre) Hooper. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School, class of 2001, having completed the auto mechanic program from the Worcester County Technical School.
Shortly after high school, he started working at the family business, Gray’s Towing & Auto Repairs in Frankford as a mechanic.
Kenny’s true passion was for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and also serving as a mate on some local fishing boats. When he wasn’t fishing or hunting, he would be working on his truck, fixing up an old car or watching his favorite TV show, “Wicked Tuna.” His easy-going personality and orneriness will leave a void; he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jean and Earl Tyre; his paternal great-grandparents, Florence and Preston McCabe and Mickey and Hurley Littleton. He is survived by his parents, Kenny and Jeanne Hooper of Bishopville; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Nancy Hooper of Bishopville; and godparents, Don and Beverly Mitchell of Millsboro. Kenny is also survived by aunts and uncles, Russell and Tami Hooper of Frankford, Mike Tyre of Selbyville, Bonnie Johnson and Halton of Frankford, Geraldine Steele and Bob of Jacksonville, N.C., Mace McCabe and Tammy of Bishopville, Jane McCabe of Selbyville and Carolyn Robinson of Dagsboro; his beloved pets, Miley and The Princess; several cousins, and a host of extended family members and friends.
A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, where a funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Th Rev. Norman Poultney will officiate. Interment will follow at Bishopville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Kenny’s name to Bishopville Ambulance Company, PO Box 350, Bishopville, MD 21813, or Hickory Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Roy Rogers, 28209 Walt Carmean Rd. Millsboro, DE 19966.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
