Jack Hopps "Hoppy"

Bennett

Jack Hopps (Hoppy) Bennett, 82, passed away on September 10, 2026 at “Whitney Oaks Care Facility” in Sacramento, California after an extended illness. Hoppy lived in Sacramento, California with his beloved wife of 60 years, Pamela (Pam) Gonzalez Bennett. Their beautiful love together brought forth two children: a son, Cameron Bennett and a daughter, Deanna (Dee-Dee) Dorman. Cameron and his wife Amy have three children, Aiden, Drew, Evelyn. Dee-Dee and her husband Kevin have two children: Rebecca and Michele.

Hoppy Bennett was born and reared on a family farm in a rural area of Jesup, Ga. known as Akin, Ga. to James Cameron Bennett and Jesse Lee Brannen Bennett on December 31, 1943. He grew up in a loving and right knit family with seven brothers and sisters. He was a beloved brother to Joan Williams, Jimmy Bennett, Judy Oglesby, Jerrie Glawe, John Bennett, Jane Durrence, and Jan Oglesby. Hoppy lived by hard work, kindness, and a great sense of humor. He graduated from Jesup High School in 1962. While in school, he played the drums in the high school band for football games, the high school marching band, and high school concerts, and was also selected for state try-outs, playing the drums.

Shortly after graduation, Hoppy joined the Air Force, where he proudly served his country. After leaving the Air Force, he began a career as an auto parts salesman for “Bert Poncher and Associates”. After proudly dedicating 20 years of service as a salesman he began his second career as a diesel mechanic at Health Run Foods”. He was happiest when he was turning wenches on his high -speed race boat or fixing cars. To some of the locals, Hoppy was known as “Crazy Purple Jack”, for the fiery shows he would put on while racing his jet boat. Hoppy never met a stranger, he was a very outgoing person and always willing to help others.

Jack Hopps Bennett is survived by his loving wife, Pamela and their children, Cameron and Dee-Dee and their beloved grandchildren, Aiden, Drew, Evelyn, Rebecca and Michele. Hoppy is also survived by his four siblings, Judy (86), Jerri (84), John (80) and Jane (79) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a devoted family man and his steady presence, guidance, and love will be deeply missed by his wife, children, his grandchildren, and everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at Union Baptist Church, 50 Akin Road, Jesup, GA 31546.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to services at the church.

All who would care to join the family for lunch may gather at Family Traditions in Jesup, better known as “the steak house” for a dutch (you pay) lunch.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.