Cory Hopper, 34, of Stanton, died on Sunday, October 24, 2004, in Stanton. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel Stanton with Rev. Bob Porterfield, pastor of West Kentucky Baptist Church and Rev. Rick Alkire, pastor of First Baptist Church Tarzan officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery Stanton.The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home.He was born on April 16, 1970, in Stanton, Texas and married Traci Walker.Cory was a lifetime resident of Stanton and a mechanic for Graves Implement Company for eighteen years. He loved his job and helping his friends who were in need of a mechanic. He loved fishing, hunting, being outdoors, car racing, John Deere tractors and barbecuing. Cory was a loving husband, father, son and brother.Survivors include his wife, Traci Hopper of Stanton; three sons, Zach Fowler, Christopher "Turk" Hopper, Dusty "Bull" Hopper and one daughter, Amber "Baby Girl" Hopper all of Stanton; his parents, Johnny and Linda Hopper of Stanton; his mother-in-law, Stephanie Kirkham of Dallas; his sister, Candy Ulmer of Stanton; his brother, J.L. Hopper of Stanton; his paternal grandparents, Allan and Laverne Hopper of Colorado City, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many great friends. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Thomas D. Kirkham and his grandparents, Moon and Pete Mullins. The family suggests memorials to the Cory Hopper Memorial Fund, C/O Community National Bank, Stanton, Texas 79782.Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
