Services will be held on Friday, June 14th, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a prayer service at 11:00 a.m.
Ted was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 27, 1942, to Elmer A. Hopson and Eugenia May (Shafer) Hopson. Ted graduated from East High School and honorably served his country in the United States Navy where he began his career as an electrician. He excelled in his career becoming a Master Electrician. He Retired after fifty years and was a member of IBEW Local Union 124 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ted was a member of the KC Chuggers which was a Model T Club and had an avid love for Street Rods. Ted was also a member of the Good Sam Club, and a member of a drama club in Texas, where Ted and Jean spent many winters during retirement. Ted loved animals and kept a supply of dog treats handy for all the neighborhood dogs. Ted helped to start the local AA group for teens in Grandview, Missouri.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Eugenia Hopson; and brother Michael John Hopson.
He is survived by his wife Jean Hopson; children, Jennifer Hopson, Stephanie McLean, Tamara Haus (Paul) and Timothy Brodrick (Lesley); brother, Elmer Joseph Hopson; sister, Mary Newbert; eight grandchildren, Lena Contreas, Dean Parker, Aric Parker, Elizabeth Haus, Mitch Haus, Alison Brodrick, Elli Brodrick, and Lukas Brodrick; and two great grandchildren, Kaydalene and Margo.
Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Eugenia Hopson; and brother Michael John Hopson.
He is survived by his wife Jean Hopson; children, Jennifer Hopson, Stephanie McLean, Tamara Haus (Paul) and Timothy Brodrick (Lesley); brother, Elmer Joseph Hopson; sister, Mary Newbert; eight grandchildren, Lena Contreas, Dean Parker, Aric Parker, Elizabeth Haus, Mitch Haus, Alison Brodrick, Elli Brodrick, and Lukas Brodrick; and two great grandchildren, Kaydalene and Margo.
Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org
