Peter James Hopler

May 28, 1942 - January 2, 2021

Mr. Peter James Hopler, 78, of Salisbury passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Ridgewood, NJ, the son of the late Harold Arthur Hopler and the late Amy Powell Hopler. Mr. Hopler was a graduate of LeTourneau College with a dual degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He worked at Blue Bird Body Co. in GA; Grinnell Corp. in Cleveland, NC, Morganite Corp. in Dunn, NC; Hersey Prod. in MA; SoTec in Salisbury, NC and TubeTec in Statesville, NC as and Industrial/Mechanical Engineer before retiring. Mr. Hopler was a member of Maranantha Bible Church for 43 years where he served as Elder, Treasurer, Sunday School teacher and leader in children’s programs. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hopler was preceded in death by siblings, Stanley, Thom and Grace. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Carolyn Hunter Hopler; sons, Brian Daniel Peeler (wife Rachel), Adam James Hopler (wife Alaina) and Joel Peter Hopler (wife Emily); daughter, Rachel Helen Hopler; brothers, Paul Hopler (wife Bonnie) and Dan Hopler (wife Vicki); sisters, Faith Kaylor (husband Chet) and Ruth E. Hopler; grandchildren, Daniel, Ronnie and Lorraine Peeler, Alicea, Chris, Isaiah, Titus, Libby, Philip, Ajax, Daisy, Leon and Scout Hopler. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Salisbury with Pastor Lincoln Roth, minister of Maranatha Bible Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Maranatha Bible Church, 2320 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28147.