Phillip Lee Hopper was born June 20, 1948, to Donald Lee and Phyllis Ashby Hopper in Springfield, Illinois, and departed this life Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at his home in Scott City at the age of 72.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1967 to 1971 on board the USS John F. Kennedy. He retired from Saint Francis Medical Center in 2016 as its senior decision support analyst in performance improvement. He was loved and respected by his department and enjoyed his job for many years.

Phil was also an avid and talented songwriter and guitar enthusiast all his life.

On Nov. 18, 1983, he was united in marriage to Kristin Brandon in Cape Girardeau, and they enjoyed a life together in the Cape Girardeau area for many years. She survives of the home in Scott City.

Besides his wife, Phil is survived by a daughter, Ginger Murray of Riverton, Illinois; brothers, Larry Hopper of St, Charles, Missouri, and David Hopper of Carlinville, Illinois; and sisters, Beverly Hazelwood of Marion, Illinois, and Connie Eyer of Owensboro, Kentucky. Also surviving are grandchildren, Samantha Nichols and Jordan Harrison; great-grandson, Kendall; his best friend and helper, Mark Donmyer; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents and a grandson, Zachary Nichols.

There will be no funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, his widow asks that donations be made to American Heart Association in Phil's name or the charity of your choice.

A family memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Phil was a faithful and steadfast friend of many and loved by even more. He had a dry sense of humor and could always bring about smiles. He shared his love of music and his computer talent with all who sought him. He will be deeply missed by all.

Arrangements are being handled by the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.