Billy Eugene Hooper

Billy Eugene Hooper, 67, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Billy was born on February 11, 1950, in Fairfield, Illinois to Norval and Jenny (Brock) Hooper.

He served his country in the United States Army and he retired as a truck driver for LaPorte Transit, Teamster Union Local 135.

Billy is survived by three daughters, Kimberly (Mark) Tanksley of LaPorte, Indiana, Jennifer Hooper of LaPorte, Indiana, and Jamie Hooper of LaPorte, Indiana; Eight grandchildren, Jonathan Tanksley, Justin Tanksley, Jeanette Tanksley, Caleb Hooper, Jocelynn Thieling, Darius Loggins, Annaliese Loggins and Maximus Taylor, three sisters, Zola (Bill) Shott, Lola Brown, and Gladys Harkrider; and two brothers, John (Rosemary) Hooper and Ivan (Carol) Hooper; and former wife Susan Lindsey.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary McDonald Hooper; two sisters, Wilma Kenshalo and Wanda Williams; and three brothers Jimmy, Delbert and Larry Hooper.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2017, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte, Indiana.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m.  Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel 1117 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte, Indiana.

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