Lawrence Prescott Hopps ( Larry, Hammer), 76, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.
Graveside services will be on July 9, 2022 @11 am, at Palma Sola Community Church 8604 9th Ave NW Bradenton, FL 34209. Following the service, we will be having a celebration of life at The Anchor 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Larry was born on October 5, 1945, in Pontiac, MI to the late Nancy & George Hopps. Larry was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Army. Larry worked for many years in his family's motorcycle business in Waterford Michigan and Anna Maria Island, FL. He was also a maintenance supervisor for WDW MGM Studios. He loved motorcycles, Bob Seger songs, his cats, his family and hanging out at The Anchor with friends.
Larry is survived by his daughters Kim Rogers, Andrea (James) Osborne, Lori ( Mike) Holland and sons George Goers, Lance ( Jennifer) Melnik. Grandchildren Josh Rogers, Jeremy (Kelsey) Rogers , Kayla Rogers, Tyler Webster, Travis ( Shelby) Webster, Lane Osborne, Brooke Osborne, Kaylee Marcoe, Breanna Osborn, Tina Holland, Lawryn Holland and 2 great-grandchildren Adaline Marcoe and Grady Rogers . Along with many friends In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife Loretta Hopps, his beloved cats Killer & Pooky, his brother Mike Hopps and sister Paddy Hopps.
