Obituary — James R. Hoopes,
Sept. 12, 1941 – June 18, 2024

CONCORD, CA (July 29, 2024) — James R. Hoopes passed away on June 18. He was born on Sept. 12, 1941, in Altoona, Penn., to the late James W. and Audrey J. (Melcher) Hoopes.

Jim served with the U.S. Navy. He later moved to Delaware, spending 20 years there before heading out West to California.

Jim worked for more than 30 years for Sears department stores, retiring in the 1990s. The former Concord resident moved to Arizona to be closer to his son Matt as his health began to fail.

He is survived by two children, Heather Hoopes and Matthew Hoopes; three grandchildren, Kaylee, Kyle and Kota; and three great grandchildren.

Services were held June 29 in Altoona.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association.