The Robert C. (Bob) and Jo Ann Hopper Scholarship Endowment was established by Bob and Jo Ann Hopper in 2007. These scholarships are available to students majoring in Animal Science or Agricultural Business within the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources.

Robert Carvel (Bob) Hopper graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Production in 1955 and made numerous life-long friends. He was born March 24, 1934, to Dallas Carvel and Bonnie Lee Watkins Hopper in Granbury, Texas. He graduated from Granbury High School in 1950 and then attended North Texas University before transferring to Texas Tech University.

While serving in the army in the 503rd M. P Company, stationed in Germany, Bob developed a passion for foreign travel that lasted as long as he could. He made many trips to Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. After returning home to ranch with his father in Lampasas, he met and married Jo Ann Ricketson August 22, 1959, in Temple, Texas. A few years later, they moved to Victoria, Texas where Bob began his career with Farmers Home Administration. He moved up the ladder quickly, and three years later he was transferred to the state office in Temple, Texas. He remained there, achieving Chief of Farm Loans before retiring in 1995.

Bob moved back home to Granbury in 2001 and renewed acquaintances with old school friends, while making new ones. He continued to travel and work on family history with his wife. He enjoyed visiting friends, reading, and watching football.

In 2018, at age 84, Bob passed peacefully from this earth after a long battle with bone cancer. He was survived by his wife, Jo Ann, and her brother, Larry Ricketson, and her sister, Betty Mayeur, along with many dear friends and cousins.

To support this scholarship, please visit the Robert C. (Bob) and Jo Ann Hopper Endowed Scholarship gift page.

Contact

Alex Yack
Alex.Yack@ttu.edu
Senior Director of Development
806.742.2802

Matt Williams
matt.williams@ttu.edu
Associate Director of Development
806.742.2802

Tanner Rex
tanner.rex@ttu.edu
Assistant Director of Development
806.742.2802