Rev. Burnis G. Hopper

Rev. Burnis Hopper, 93 years, of Monroe, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Alice Lorraine Care Center in Monroe. Born December 27, 1920 in Middlesboro, KY, Burnis was the son of the late Arthur and Dessie (Sowder) Hopper. Burnis served his country honorably and proudly during WWII in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945 serving in the campaigns at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and the Air Offensive in Europe. Burnis flew 35 bombing missions over Germany and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, EAME Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. On May 16, 1945 Burnis married his beloved wife the former Blanche Marie Brittain in Middlesboro, KY. Sadly she preceded him in death on January 3, 1991 after 45 years of marriage. Burnis worked at Monsanto Chemical in Trenton, MI for 30 years, until his retirement in 1983. Burnis served his Lord as a minister and pastor for many years. Burnis was pastor at Hope, Grape, Rockwood and Carleton Missionary Baptist Church’s. Burnis was currently a member of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church. Burnis enjoyed gardening and spending time with family. His passion in life was to bring the word of the Lord to everyone. Burnis is survived by his loving son and daughter in law: Dwain (Jauncy) Hopper, two cherished grandsons: Dwain R. (Sherry) Hopper and Derick T. (Kristen) Hopper, three great grandchildren: Jaydin, Alexis and Lucas, all of Monroe and a brother: Jack (June) Hopper of Knoxville, TN. In addition to his wife and parents, Burnis was preceded in death by a brother: Otis and two infant sisters. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161, from 1:00 PM until funeral services celebrating his life at 7:00 PM. The Rev. Larry Head and Tony Massengill of Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. On Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM graveside services will be held at Burchette Cemetery in Harrogate TN, where Burnis will be interred next his wife, Blanche. The Rev. Terry Brittain will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society

Rev. Burnis G. Hopper

December 27, 1920 - March 19, 2014