Johnny Hooper

Johnny Hooper "Papa", 75, of Cashiers, NC, passed away Friday, August 7th, 2020.

A native of Jackson County, NC, Johnny was born February 22, 1945 to the late Henry and Marguerite Pierce Hooper.

Mr. Hooper was a member of the Cashiers Church of God. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a retired rock mason.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by; sister Geneva Talley, brother Charlie Hooper and two nephews.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years Ruth Allen Hooper; two daughters, Tracey Pressley (Tim) and Mona Wrenn (Tommy); three grandchildren, Courtney Smith (Jake), Justin Pressley, and Faith Wrenn; one great-grandchild, Wyatt Smith; and four sisters, Geraldine McCall, Willa Mae Ammons, Louise Davis and Rachel Griffith.

His life will be Celebrated by a drive-in memorial service held at the Future Sylva Church of God, 59 Cherry St. (behind Dairy Queen), Sylva, NC at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 16th, 2020. Rev. Tim Pressley, Rev. Robert Harrison, and Rev. Tommy Wrenn will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cashiers Church of God, P.O. Box 231, Cashiers, NC 28717.

Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service is honored to be caring for the Hooper family.