Obituary of John Louis Hopson

John Louis Hopson, 93, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2024.

He was born in Madisonville, Kentucky on May 4, 1931 to Mabel and Joshua Hopson. John grew up in Cadiz, KY where he was known for his practical jokes and humorous adventures. He attended Columbia Military Academy and served in the US Army. He attended the University of Kentucky for pre-pharmacy and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in pharmacy.

John was the owner of and pharmacist at Thrif-T Drugs in Hopkinsville and Cadiz, Kentucky. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Hopkinsville, where he sang in the choir and served as a deacon. He enjoyed boating and water skiing, as well as snow skiing.

John is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Ann Scott, and his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Ellen (Jim) Crowson, and Kay (James) Bond; grandchildren, John (Caitlin) Bond, Lauren (Tommy) Goering, Holly (Alex) Sellars, Conner (Jami) Bond; and 3 great grandchildren, Sellars Bond, Bond and Lainey Sellars.

Interment will be at the Western Kentucky Veterans’ Cemetery. The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date.

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