Charles Hooper

Biography

Charles David (Hudson) Hooper, 73, of Bellefontaine passed away Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2016 peacefully at his residence following a long illness. Charles was born in Alabama City, Alabama on June 4, 1943 to the late Waldo “Skinny” and Dorothy (Merriman) Hudson. He was also preceded in death by his adopted father George Hooper, sister Kitritha Queen, brothers Johnny and Jack Hudson and grandson Eliot Stephens.

On July 2, 1983, Charles married Gloria (Jenkins) Snyder in Bellefontaine and she survives along with his adoptive mother Donna Hooper of Georgia; son David (Sandy) Hooper of Powell; daughters Kelly (Jay) Sage of Bellefontaine and Kay Kuck of St. Marys; grandchildren: Kurt (Stephanie) Stephens, Cy Stephens, Alex (Robbie) Axline, Paige McPherson, Emma Kuck, Seth Kuck, Ethan Kuck, Ryan (Christi) Hooper and Kylee Hooper; great-grandchildren: Kaden, Dylan, Amaya, Jerrik and Jacinda Pearl; sisters: Sandra Hensley of Georgia and Kathy Fisher of Georgia; brother Brett Campbell of Wapakoneta; step-children: David (Laura) Rutherford and Shannon (Aaron) Trocano; step-grandkids: Cole Stone, Jake Sage, Justin (Destiny) Sage, Aaron Rutherford and Billy Goheen; step-great-grandkids: Kylan, Blake, Liam and Jayce; and many nieces and nephews.

Charles enjoyed being with his family. He enjoyed working with horses, singing, playing his guitar, yard work and spending time with his dog. Charles was definitely a comedian and prankster and loved to make people laugh.

Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 4-7pm. Pastor Brad Angus will officiate the funeral service on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 10:30am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery.