James was preceded in death by his parents, David Harrison Hopkins and Bethrie Dora Hopkins; three sisters, Rena Cree Tuck, Viola Mae Viars, Lucille Frances Thompson; and two brothers, William Garfield Hopkins, David Luther Hopkins. Loving family who survive are his wife of 62 years, Kathryn Hopkins; two sons, Gary Hopkins (Teresa), James Hopkins (Sheyla); two daughters, Kathy Paul, Connie Hopkins; two brothers, Shelby Coolidge Hopkins, Lewis Jackson; one sister, Ruth Audrey Crawford; four grandchildren; Ryan McCormick, Kristin Riley, Sean McCormick, Chad Hopkins; and three great grandchildren,
Easton, Ava and Brynna Riley.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 10am - 11am at Wells Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service with military honors will begin at 11am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Springhead Baptist Church.
Condolences may be made online at www.wellsmemorial.com.
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