Paul Floyd Hooper was born July 15, 1940 to Floyd and Buelah “Sally” (Murray) Hooper on their farm in the Bear Creek Community east of Osceola, Missouri. He passed to his heavenly home on February 25, 2021 at the Community Springs Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs, Missouri after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He grew up on the family farm milking cows and raising crops. He attended grade school at Bear Creek and graduated from Osceola High School in 1958.
Paul married the love of his life, Dorsha Darlene Smith on July 16, 1960. To this union three sons were born, Gregory Paul, Daniel Roy and Alan Dwayne. Paul and Dorsha lived in Kansas City the first year of their marriage and then moved to Dorsha’s childhood home near Roscoe, Missouri to take over the family farm of her parents, Roy and Wretha Smith. Paul and Dorsha proudly became the fifth generation to farm this land where they raised their boys and lived the remainder of their years together.
He worked at Western Auto in both Osceola and Kansas City and a few years at Witt Printing Co. in El Dorado Springs before turning to farming as his full time occupation in 1971. Farming is what he loved to do. With Dorsha by his side, they taught their boys the value of hard work and good Christian morals, which would be their legacy to pass on. Working seemed to be Paul’s favorite pastime, but on occasion he would stop long enough to let the boys go fishing…but not too long. Three boys needed to be kept busy! In his later years, Paul seemed to find more time for grandkids and a little fishing for himself.
Paul gave his life to Christ through Baptism in March of 1961. He served his Lord as an Elder and respected leader for many years in the Roscoe Christian Church. He was a role model and example for many and a friend to all. Paul had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. He was often called on to sing at funerals for members of the community. With Dorsha playing piano and good friend Vera Keeton singing with him, they comforted many with their music. Paul was quick to help anyone in need with whatever he had.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Sally Hooper; his wife, Dorsha Hooper; infant granddaughter, Samantha Jo Hooper and brother-in-law, Don Hodges.
Paul is survived by his three sons, Greg and his wife Donna of Roscoe, Missouri, Dan and his wife Loni of Moyie Springs, Idaho and Alan and his wife, Tonya of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; siblings, Carl and his wife Jeanette Hooper of Webster, Minnesota, Jack and his wife Hazel Hooper of Osceola, Missouri and Linda Hodges of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Steve (Leah) Barnes, Shauna (Jesse) Clark, Paul (Katie) Hooper, Shelby Hooper, Dani Hooper, Courtney (Daniel) Wosoba and Roy Hooper; eleven great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends,
Paul Enjoyed his life and will be greatly missed.
21 Condolences for Hooper, Paul Floyd
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Jean Lyke says
February 26, 2021 at 9:27 amHooper Family –
My condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Maudie Higgins says
February 26, 2021 at 4:13 pmJust heard about Cousin Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hooper family. Love Don and Maudie Higgins
Carolyn Jones says
February 26, 2021 at 10:18 pmSo sad to hear the news. Going to miss his gentle spirit.
Larry Kottwitz says
February 27, 2021 at 12:03 pmGreg, Dan and Alan Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing! My thoughts are with you!
Alan Hooper says
March 2, 2021 at 5:23 pmThank you Larry!
E.W. Graham says
February 27, 2021 at 7:21 pmSorry to hear of your loss of Paul . He is a loss to everyone .
Charlotte ARNOLD says
February 28, 2021 at 3:27 pmI got to know your folks while I was Postmaster at Roscoe. I then spent 21 days in the nursing home with your Dad in 2019. He was a good man. Sorry for your lose.
Brenda Parsley says
February 28, 2021 at 6:06 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Bill and Brenda Parsley
Alan Hooper says
March 2, 2021 at 5:22 pmThank you Bill and Brenda!
melissa Reichard says
March 1, 2021 at 7:02 amAlan, I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for a blanket of peace and comfort over you and your family during this time. Melissa
Alan Hooper says
March 2, 2021 at 5:23 pmThank you Melissa!
Darlene Young says
March 1, 2021 at 1:39 pmYour parent were the first to welcome my husband and I to our home. We stayed in contact from that time on. I’m so sorry for your loss. They were a thoughtful couple.
Darlene Young
Gladys Smith says
March 1, 2021 at 2:08 pmI am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort in the coming days.
Dave and Tandi Leonard says
March 1, 2021 at 4:36 pmWe are so very sorry for your loss. May the beautiful memories you have together give you comfort during this hurtful time. Prayers for all of you! Dave and Tandi Leonard
Alan Hooper says
March 2, 2021 at 5:21 pmThank you Dave and Tandi!
Judy Calhoun says
March 1, 2021 at 6:08 pmGreg, Dan, and Alan,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He and your mom were such a sweet people, always so kind to my folks and my family. I am sorry that I can’t make the trip from Texas to be at your dad’s service. I really would like to, but I have other obligations here. Still, I want you to know that I am praying for peace and comfort for each of you during this difficult time. Please know my thoughts are there with all of you.
Love,
Your cousin Judy (Mitchell) and Keith Calhoun
Wayne Scott says
March 2, 2021 at 8:21 amWe are very sorry to hear of your dads passing. Your family is in our prayers.
Tina Leiber says
March 2, 2021 at 9:02 amThinking of you all, with love and prayers.
JR and Tina Leiber
Alan Hooper says
March 2, 2021 at 5:19 pmThank you Tina!
Emmy Burks says
March 5, 2021 at 12:41 pmSo sorry for your loss. Paul was one of my classmates. Great guy
Nikki Caraveo says
November 29, 2022 at 11:45 amPaul was a very big influence in my grandparent’s lives (Jim and Lorena Porter) and mine. Paul and Dorsha were upstanding, Christian people and I loved them greatly. My condolences to Greg (his family) and Danny (his family).
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