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James Millard Hopper 1916 - 1982

James Millard Hopper was born on June 23, 1916 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas United States. He was married to Marjorie Mae Hopper in 1935 in Dodge City, Ford County, and they were together until James' death on August 7, 1982 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. He had children Dennis Lee Hopper and David Lee Hopper. James Hopper was buried on August 12, 1982 at Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego.

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June 23, 1916
Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, 67801, United States
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San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    James Millard "Jay" Hopper was born to James Clarence Hopper (1894 - 1979) and Elizabeth "Bertie" Bell (1893 - 1948). His father was born in Missouri and his mother was born in Kansas. He had one brother, Clarence R. Hopper (born 1919). James Hopper married Marjorie Mae Davis (1917 - 2007) on August 21, 1935; they were high school sweethearts. They had two sons, actor and director Dennis Lee Hopper (1936 - 2010), Marvin Lee Hopper, and David Jay Hopper. A veteran of World War II, James served in the military from February, 1944 through December, 1945.
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    1916

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    June 23, 1916
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    Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas 67801, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    James was Caucasian. His father was born in Missouri and his mother was born in Kansas.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born and raised in Dodge City, Kansas, James moved with his wife and their family to San Diego, California in the 1940s. He died in San Diego County at the age of 66. He is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego, San Diego County, California.

  • Early Life & Education

    "Jay" attended Dodge City High School in Dodge City, Kansas.

  • Military Service

    James enlisted in the United States Army on February 10, 1944 and was discharged on December 24, 1945. He was a veteran of World War II.

  • Professional Career

    At the age of 24, "Jay" was working at Busley Brothers in Dodge City, Kansas. By 1950, he was a postal clerk at the United States Post Office in San Diego, California.

  • Personal Life & Family

    On his World War II draft card, James was described as being 5 feet 8 1/2 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds. He had gray eyes, brown hair, and a "light" complexion. James married Marjorie Mae Davis (1917 - 2007) on August 21, 1935; they were high school sweethearts. They had two sons, actor and director Dennis Lee Hopper (1936 - 2010), Marvin Lee Hopper, and David Jay Hopper.
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    August 7, 1982
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    August 12, 1982
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    Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego, San Diego County, California United States
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1935
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Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, 67801 United States
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August 7, 1982
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San Diego, San Diego County, California United States
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James Millard Hopper Jun 23, 1916 - Aug 7, 1982
Marjorie Mae Hopper Jul 12, 1917 - Jan 12, 2007
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Dennis Lee Hopper May 17, 1936 - May 29, 2010
David Lee Hopper born May 20, 1945
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