James "Bruce" Holopter, age 94, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away September 14, 2026. Bruce was born on August 14, 1932, in Big Run, Pennsylvania, to Calvin and Jennie Holopter.

Bruce is preceded in death by his wife, Lorna Holopter.

He is survived by his children, Joan (Scott) Archibald, of Chino Valley, AZ and Jim (Cindy) Holopter, of Shawnee, KS; his grandchildren, Rebeca Holopter, of Los Angeles, CA, Ryan (Allison) Holopter, of Kansas City, MO, and Megan (Jeff) Vanderhagen, of Leawood, KS; and his great grandchildren, Bohdi and Ames Holopter, and Evelen Vanderhagen. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or Crosslines.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 18, 2026, at Missouri Veteran's Cemetery at 1:00 PM. A memorial service will take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 2:00 PM.