Howard Glenn Loper, 72, born June 18, 1951, was unexpectedly called to be with his Savior on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.
Howard was preceded in death by his father Howard L. Loper; mother Bonnie Faye Loper Malone; and daughter Tara Leigh Loper.
Visitation will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with funeral services to follow at noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pastor Scott Hilton will officiate. Pallbearers will be the deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Howard was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Howard is survived by his wife of 53 years Brenda Loper; daughter Christy (Keith) Brewer; son Joshua (Jennifer) Loper; and grandchildren Dakota Brewer, Tori Brewer, Jason Loper, Harley Loper and Emma Lott Loper. He is also survived by his sister Sherry (Dale) Bilbo; brother-in-law Tony Wedgeworth; nieces Wendy (Scott) Hilton, Melissa (Scott) Overland and Kaily Williams; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Howard was a firefighter with the City of Laurel Fire Department and retired as captain after a long career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and was fondly known as “Papaw” to everyone.
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