Brian was born December 8, 1969 to Joyce Hopkins and Jack Hopkins. He was a beloved employee of Disney for 22 years, but his greatest achievement was being the best dad to his 3 amazing boys, Brian Jr, Corey and Dylon. Brian had a true love for life. He enjoyed going to Tiki bars, events and so much more, really living that fun in the sun life that all things Tiki incorporated. He loved going to concerts and just cruising in his car. He was the epitome of a great man, dad, brother, uncle and friend. He was so proud of his boys. He would brag about them constantly. He was the cool dad, overprotective, caring and their confidant. There was nothing he wouldn't do for them. They were his light. When he would be around his niece Ellie, he would light up, she made him such a mush of a man. His two other nieces Maggie and Sammy did the same to him. He just had so much love to give and they were the lucky ones to get smothered by his love. If you met Brian, there was no way you would not be able to just fall in love with his kind self and infectious soul. He had this stubbornness about him, that just made him that much more perfect. He was truly the best person that we who knew and loved him were blessed to have. He was never just a friend, he was family. "B", you are loved, you are missed and you will never be forgotten.
Brian is survived by his sons Brian Hopkins Jr; Corey Hopkins; and Dylon Hopkins; as well as his father Jack Hopkins; brother Russ Hopkins (Debbie) and brother Lynn Hopkins. He is also survived by his nephews Andrew Hopkins, Devin Hopkins, Thomas Martinez, Christopher Hopkins (Kara) and nieces Shannon Goodwin (RJ) and his beloved goddaughter/niece Ellie Hopkins. Lastly he is survived by his best friends Vanessa Hopkins and Spencer Knock.
Brian was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Hopkins and sister-in-law Kimberly Hopkins.
Brian is also survived by many friends that became family, his extended Herrera, Alvarez and Wood Family, his Disney Cast Member Family, as well as his Tiki and Car Club friends.
A visitation and funeral service for Brian will be held Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Immediately following will be a graveside service at 12:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the Hopkins family.
