David Hopley

[Salopian]

Dear Clayshooter,

 It is with extreme regret I have to report that Dave Hopley has been killed in a car crash on Wednesday night.

Dave was a great bloke, a lovely man, a good competitor who loved life , and  clayshooting.

Always ready with a smile and encouragement, never down, and if he was having a bad shoot would only be too ready to offer you words of encouragement and not to make the silly mistake that he had just made. A really lovely man, I and many others in Shropshire will miss him and mourn his passing.

 Peter Harris  AKA Salopian 

 

[Maxum]

Rip Dave god bless

 

[PhilS]

Although not known to me my condolences go to his family. RIP.

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[Growl]

Didn't know Dave but really sorry to hear this, condolences to his family and friends, God Bless.

 

[Angelfire]

Aye, not known to myself, but condolences to Family and Friends of the deceased.

Phil*

 

[Guerini Guy]

I didn't know him - but thoughts and prayers go out to the family 

 

[Richard59]

Don't know him, as many thoughts with family at what must be a terrible time for them

 

[Lock Stock & Barrel]

Didn't know him, but a sad loss to those who did. Condolences and RIP.

 

[bisley boy]

Condolences to his family from all in Surrey CPSA and its county members, and thanks from us all for his input and support of our sport

 

[Les53]

Aye, not known to myself, but condolences to Family and Friends of the deceased.

Phil*

Same here!

 

[Hotshot100]

Very sad news indeed as this is the second person associated with our sport to be killed in a road accident in three days.

Condolences to the families of Dave Hopley and Frank Hart the gunsmith from Norfolk whose death in a car accident was also reported on here last Friday.

R.I.P.

 

[joe kitson]

sad news peter dave was a good mate loved his skeet give me a ring mate

 

[Salopian]

David Hopley's Funeral is next Tuesday 28th May at 11.30. Church in Welshampton  Shropshire.

 

[Hayter]

Very sad news, thoughts go out to his friends and family .. R.I.P

 

[dragonflynine]

Hi, I am Amanda Hopley - David Hopley's daughter. I am wondering if anyone who knew Dad might be able to help us - we are currently writing the eulogy/tribute which will be read at Dad's funeral on Tuesday, and we are looking for a few things - the background details about Dad's shooting history, a sense of how he was regarded by others and any funny anecdotes or stories that anyone might have of him. If anyone could get back to me with some details - even if it is the name/contact details of someone else who might be able to help - it would be greatly appreciated, and thank you for the kind wishes that have already been left on this forum, Best Wishes, Amanda   Tel: 01948 710 228