CENTRAL CITY — Fred J. Hopper, 83, of 728 Center St., Central City, died at 9:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville. He was born Jan. 25, 1927, in Caldwell County, was a retired coal miner and a member of Woodson Baptist Church. Mr. Hopper was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Hopper; and a grandchild, Amanda Hopper. Survivors include two sons, Tony (Tammy) Hopper of Utica and David (Joy) Hopper of Columbia, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Ashley Hopper, Haley (Jonathan) Melton and Callie Hopper; a stepgrandchild, Justin Ragland; a sister, Dorothy McNeeley of Owensboro; a brother, Kenny Francis of Lake Malone; and two stepbrothers, Hubert Francis of Central City and William Francis of Noblesville, Ind. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Tucker Funeral Home, Central City, officiated by the Rev. Bob Lowery and assisted by the Rev. Vernon Cook. Burial is in Fairmount Cemetery, Central City. Visitation is after 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.