Forrest Benjamin Hoppes, 84, of Shelby, left his earthly home for Heaven on August 19, 2023. Forrest was born on March 4,1939, he was the son of Maxwell Hoppes and Inez Canipe Hoppes of Polkville, NC. His passions were traveling the world, yard work, his family and volunteering at church, disaster reliefs and various charities. He was employed for 34 years with Xerox Corporation. He attended Kings College, Gaston College and The Presidio in San Francisco, CA while in the Army.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Hoppes, his son, Todd Hoppes; his much loved granddaughters, McKenna Sainz and husband Adam, Madison Crockett, Avery Wagoner and husband Austin, and Marin Hoppes; his brother, Scott Hoppes, sisters, Mary and Martha. Also, his beloved beagle, Tommy.

Forrest is preceded in death by his son, Garret Hoppes, brother, David Hoppes and sister, Sadie Ledford.

A memorial service will be held Friday, August 25th. Receiving of friends and family will be held from 10:00-11:00, the service will begin at 11:00 at Elizabeth Baptist Church with Pastor Rit Varriale officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Wendover: 953 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150, or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made in his memory to www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Hoppes.