Mr. Ralph Boyd Hopper

Ralph B. Hopper 79 of Townsend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 and was surrounded by his loving family at home. Ralph was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by: Father and Mother, Carson “Judge” and Neomia Hopper; Mother, Georgia Williams Hopper; Brother, William “Bill” Hopper; Nephew, Little Bill Hopper; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Harold and Mae Smith. Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Charlotte Hopper, the love of his life; Children, Jeff (Suzanne) Hopper of Townsend, Tammy (Randy) Shuler of Townsend; Grandchildren, Sasha (Cory) Stanley of Alaska, Sarah (Rusty) Perkins of Maryville, Jesse Hopper of Maryville; Step-Granddaughter, Jamie (Wes) Shuler of Townsend; Brother, John (Jennifer) Hopper of Maryville; Nephew, Adam Hopper of Seymour; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ralph’s greatest achievements in life were his beautiful wife and loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Avalon Hospice and Ralph’s compassionate, caring nurse, Cydna Savage. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Monday, September 23, 2019 at Smith Trinity Chapel. The Memorial Service to follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Charles Murrell officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Ralph Boyd Hopper please visit our Sympathy Store.