Ellis Ray Hopper, 46, of Owensville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 in Owensville.

Mr. Hopper worked as a respiratory therapist for a hospital.

He is survived by one daughter, Ada-Scarlett Hopper; one sister, Joy Hughes; one brother, Leonard Hopper; life partner, Timothy Hollis; friends, Phil and Darlene Wingate and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 12 at St. Louis Church in Owensville.

Memorials may be sent to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, Texas 75034.

Evans Funeral Home served the family.