Ward David Hooper, 79, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. Services will be scheduled at a later date. He will be laid to rest at the veteran’s cemetery in Higginsville, MO
Ward was born October 16, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Theodore O. and Martha E. (Davis) Hooper. He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving for 3 years stationed in Germany. Ward retired from the Independence School District and was a member of the Community of Christ Church. He enjoyed woodworking, wood carving, hunting, and spending time in the country. Ward was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
His survivors include his wife, Francine Hooper of the home; three children: Judith Simone, Benjamin Hooper, and Lorna Hooper; granddaughter, Wrigley Clifton; and sister, Mary Emmanelle Long of Trenton, GA. Ward was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441