Reggie S. Hopwood

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Celebration of Life
Westwood Baptist Church
419 Co Rd 5231
Poplar Bluff, MO  63901
Saturday, June 20, 2020
2:00 PM
Memorial Contributions
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN  38105

Reggie S. Hopwood

of Marion, AR

November 8, 1961 - June 7, 2020

Reggie Shawn Hopwood, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born November 8, 1961, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Margaret (Slayton) Hopwood and the late Glen ''Hop'' Hopwood. Reggie grew up in Malden, Missouri and attended Malden High School. He then went on to the University of Missouri where he graduated in 1983. Reggie was a pilot for over 40 years, owned and operated River City Aviation, and operated a farm and ranch near Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Reggie was an amazing husband, brother, father, and ''Pop." He loved life, and everyone in it.

He is preceded in death by his brother Brad and father Glen ''Hop." He leaves behind his wife of 32 years Kandi (Demaree) Hopwood of Marion, Arkansas, his mother Margaret of Marion, Arkansas, his brother Rance (Gail) Hopwood of Vienna, Virginia, his son Nick Hopwood of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, his daughter Tori (Wes) Fraley of Marion, Arkansas, and granddaughters Emma and Harper of Marion, Arkansas.

A Celebration of Life for Reggie will be held at Westwood Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 20, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. Masks and hand sanitizer are encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org, or the charity of your choice.

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39 Condolence(s)
Larry and Dorothy Rice
St Augustine, FL
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Monday, November 30, 2020

I know it’s been a while but I need to tell you how much Reggie meant to me. I know he is with Hop and they are telling flying stories that nobody believes but they are true. Love to you Nick and Tori.

Lynn Yeager
Marion, AR
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Sunday, July 12, 2020

Nic, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers

Brooklyn Adams
Memphis, TN
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Saturday, July 4, 2020

There are no words to describe my heavy heart or disbelief...you always said there was no rest for the wicked. Ironically, you were far from wicked. I have never met someone who loved their family more than you. As I told you before, you deserve heaven. I hope I see you there one day!

Melissa T
, TN
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Friday, July 3, 2020

Kandi and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am holding you in my heart with special love and remembrance. Love never dies. Love, Melissa Threlkeld

Robert Grantham
Oxford, MS
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Monday, June 22, 2020

Nick, I am so glad I got to spend the week in Wyoming last September with you and your Dad. He was a genuinely kind man! I know he will be greatly missed.

Larry & JANICE Duncan
Poplar Bluff, AR
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Friday, June 19, 2020

Hop was our ag-pilot for many years. Watched Reggie grow up in the aviation business thru his dad. Hop and Reggie were leaders for all the area pilots.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Teresa Easter
Nesbit, MS
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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Kandi, Tori, Nick, and family, My thoughts are with all of you. Reggie will be dearly missed by all of us at McNeely Charter Service and by me personally. We have worked together for 26 years and have had the best and worst of times. He will always have a special place in my heart. I Love all of you dearly. Teresa

Kaye (Shelton) Hughes
Acworth, GA
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

God bless the memory of Reggie Hopwood, a good man gone too soon. Reggie was a mensch.

From kindergarten through high school graduation, my mind is flooded with good memories of Reggie. Reggie was the smartest boy in our class and the class clown rolled into one. More importantly, Reggie was always a good guy.

It's been 30 years since I saw Reggie at the 10 year Class Reunion, but I'll always be glad I knew Reggie and will remember him the rest of my life.

I extend my deepest heartfelt condolences to his mother Mrs. Hopwood, his wife Kandi and their children and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Linda Ducharme
Valrico, FL
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

I worked for Reggie briefly before taking the position I've current held since. He was one of the fairest employers I have ever had, and he would never ask you to do something he wouldn't do. All I can say is 'respect'. My prayers go out for this wonderful person and his family. God Bless!!!

Kerry West
Dallas, TX
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

My sympathies to Reggie's family, I am without words to describe by own heartache, I can only imagine yours. May peace and stillness find you as we rejoice in the special person Reggie remains in all our lives. From childhood antics with Reggie through, now too few, intermittent visits in adulthood Reggie never wavered celebrating our past high jinks and mutual friends with enthusiasm and caring.... He continues to cause such celebration...

Pam Deem
Marion, AR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

My prayer are with you today and the days ahead. May God bless and comfort all of you during this difficult time.

Pat and Joey Burch
Marion, AR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Reggie will be forever in our hearts and never forgotten.
He loved his family so much and was a true, generous and faithful friend to many. We continue to pray for the family. We loved Reggie and we love you all. Pat and Joey Burch

Jackie McKuin
Dexter, MO
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I worked with Reggie in my role as a CPA. Please accept my heart felt condolences. My prayers are with your family during this challenging time.

Don Clayton
, KY
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

God bless Reggie and family! A true blessing to have memories as teacher and friend!

Greg Turman
Palm Harbor, FL
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

A truly nice person gone too soon. Condolences to family and friends.

Charles & Melinda Patrick
Oxford, MS
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Reggie was good man! We thought a lot of him! Praying for all the family!

Donna Schuette
Jackson, MO
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Kandi, Tori, Nick and family. There are no words to express our sorrow or to express how much we loved Reggie and will miss him. That quick wit ofhis always caught me off guard, I’ll miss that smile and his huge heart. Kindest, most generous man I knew. He flew us and our babies home, and for that we will be forever grateful. Hugs and prayers to all.

Andy and Anna Rawls
Marion, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are so sorry to hear about Reggie. Please know we are thinking of you during this trying time.
Sincerely
Andy and Anna Rawls

Andy and Anna Rawls
Marion, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Kandi, Nick,Tori and family,
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Reggie will be missed by all who knew him as the fine man was. . I’m sorry we cannot be there in Poplar Bluff- it is Andy’s parents 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. Much love to all of you.
Sincerely,
Andy and Anna Rawls

William Presser
Cape Girardeau, MO
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Monday, June 15, 2020

I am so sad for everyone. Reggie was such a great guy. Kandi you and the whole family are in my prayers.

Cherie and Wesley Bricker
Marion, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2020

I don’t even know where to start. We’ve known y’all since we started carpooling with Nick in the second grade!! So many memories and so many smiles!! We love you all!!


Patti Williams
Brookland, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Kandi, Tori and Nick. I want you to know our hearts are broken. I feel like our words are not enough. Reggie and Kandi helped me raise Adam. I’m forever grateful and want you to know that Adam loves you all more than I can say. We send our love and prayers to your family. I saw Reggie last year by pure accident at Walmart in Paragould. He was headed to the ranch. He was so kind. He always had the best grin. And laugh. He was blessed and he knew it. He loves you all so much. We are here if you need us. The Hopwood family is very dear to our hearts. Patti, Catelyn and Adam

Richard and Sherry Baker
Hattiesburg, MS
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Praying for you all.

Sandy (Holtzhouser)Shelton
Plattsburg, MO
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Kandi and family,
I grew up with Reggie in Malden. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this dark time. Please know that our family is keeping you and yours in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you comfort and peace through this time.
In Christ’s love,
Sandy

Jo Wick
Olathe, KS
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Monday, June 15, 2020

My sincerest condolences to the family. I remember Reggie from many years ago--he was the best man in my parents' wedding. He was one of my father's favorite people, so I know that he was a wonderful man. I pray that his family find peace and comfort in this time of loss. May his memory be eternal.

With love,
Christopher and Jo Wick (daughter of Kevin and Renia Mauldin)

Nathanael Lee
Laredo, TX
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Monday, June 15, 2020

It has been a privilege to know Reggie and to be trained by such a great pilot. I’m so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort and give you peace in this time of difficulty.

Brian Peterson
Laredo, TX
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Missing Reggie every day!

SUE BOSTIC
MALDEN, MO
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Sending love to the family, Reggie and I graduated high school together,I will miss him everyday, Our hearts are broken, and will take it one day at time. You are with the Angels, watch over us

Jennifer Brumley
Brighton, TN
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Prayers for you all.

Gordon Waller
Sikeston, MO
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Monday, June 15, 2020

I am so very sorry for your loss. Reggie and Hoppie were very good friends of mine and my family. Prayers for you all.

Stephen Glover
Lynchburg, VA
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Sympathy is a small consolation, even when it comes from the hearts of those that knew and enjoyed being in the presence of Reggie. I am so sadden to realize this has happen. My prayers to his family and all those many people that, like me, realize we have lost a great person. I really enjoyed being in Merlin ground school class with Reggie. He made the class enjoyable with his excellent personality.

Gilbert & Tammy Phillips
Crawfordsville, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Kandi we are so sorry for your loss. Reggie was such an amazing man & will be missed dearly. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. We love you.

Debra
Lake Saint Louis, MO
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Sunday, June 14, 2020

My deepest condolences Kandi and kiddos! My heart is aching for each and everyone of you! There are simply no words I have to offer to take your pain away.. such a Fabulous human being Reggie was, he touched many,many hearts and will always have memories in many hearts! Hugs!!
Debi Dennis-Kleinheider
Class of ‘76

Angela (Ann) Rogers Smith
Lawrenceville, GA
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Sunday, June 14, 2020

Kandi and family,my heart and soul goes out to you.I know Reggie from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. May God through Christ Jesus wrapped his arms around you and whisper in your ear let you know that Reggie is all right. A friend from you both hometown Malden Missouri.

Bill Morris
Marion, AR
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Friday, June 12, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Reggie was a fine man and a great pilot!! He will be missed around the airport.

Mickey Sturdivant
Louisville, KY
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Friday, June 12, 2020

Kandi and Family-
Love to all and God's speed to my best and very dear friend of over 40 years. I loved Reggie and miss him so much but will cherish the memory for life. We had so many great times together and consider him a brother. He had such a purposeful and deep soul in which a piece of that will be always honorably have a place in my heart and soul as well. May God bless you and the family with strength and guidance as we all pass through this journey together.

Love,
Mick

Judy Morris
Malden, MO
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Friday, June 12, 2020

Kandi, there's not enough words, it's simply heartbreaking, holding you and kids in heart and prayers

Holli
Oakland, TN
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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Candy, Tori & Nick

We are heart broken to hear about Reggie's passing. Reggie was so kind & generous. We will always remember him as Coach Reggie. We especially cherish now those wonderful summers on the baseball field. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.

- Holli, Cody, Connor & Camryn

Glen and Patsy Foster
Marion, AR
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Thursday, June 11, 2020

May God wrap you in his arms of comfort at this time.
we are so sorry for your loss