Dateline: Monroe, NC Russell Hopper, “Uncle Billy”, 82, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012. He was born in Greenville County, SC on April 13, 1930, son of the late Russell and Mattie Bell Hopper. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Hopper family. Published online on December 4, 2012 courtesy of Gordon Funeral Service, Inc. .