Alfred Arthur Brockopp Jr.

Alfred Arthur Brockopp Jr., age 89, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 30, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1937, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. A dedicated family man and proud veteran, Alfred leaves behind a rich legacy of love and service. Raised on four farms in Minnesota, Alfred's early years were filled with hard work and resilience. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman First Class (E-4). During his service, he worked as a Master Parachute Rigger and also lent his skills to the motor pool, until his honorable discharge on 12/11/1963. He married his beloved wife Shirley Price, on June 4, 1960, and they shared 64 years of joyful marriage. He demonstrated a strong commitment to their community by finding and marking graves with his handmade crosses at the Carisle Cemetery. After his military service, Alfred went on to operate Rent-A-Pilot. He was a commercial pilot during the day, and at night flew as one of the firsts pilots for REACT, later becoming Aerocare. He loved being in the air and contributed to the aviation industry for 17 years, as well as Federal Service. He was a dedicated member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Alfred embodied generosity and kindness. He enjoyed spending his time playing in his handmade kayak, riding on his tractor, woodcarving, and supporting his family. Alfred is survived by his sister Donna Bloom, his daughter Brenda Cook, his cherished grandson Patrick Linenberger and his wife Lauren Linenberger, as well as six great-grandchildren: Neveah, Lucas, Kaiden, Delilah, Dakota and Alicyn Shirley (little Al) Linenberger. He also leaves behind nieces, Tiffany Shannon, Kim Austin, Susan Austin, Holly Bloom-Rogers and Debra Lee. Nephews Matt, Mike, and Stephen Alsup, Steven, David, and Dan Bloom, Mark and Jeffery Lee, and John Drake Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Edna Brockopp, his wife, Shirley Brockopp, brothers Donavon and Theodore, and his sister Albertha Lee Visitation will be held at Sanders Funeral Home on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:30-7:00 PM. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 7th at Sanders Memorial Chapel. Graveside services with military honors will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Alfred Arthur Brockopp Jr. will be remembered not only for his service to his country but also for the profound impact he had on his family and community. He will be dearly missed.

Alfred Arthur Brockopp Jr.

June 7, 1937 - July 30, 2026