Mr. Hopkins passed away at his home on Wednesday morning.
He was the son of the late Hudson and Pearlie Etta Wilson Hopkins and was born in Ashland, MS. He had lived in Hardeman County for the last 30-40 years.
Mr. Hopkins married the former Iris Delois James on September 15, 1960 and was an owner/operator OTR driver for 30 plus years. He attended the Hatchie Baptist Church. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
He leaves his wife, Iris Hopkins of Hornsby; his daughter, Vicki Renfro of Hornsby; and his son, Tony Hopkins of Hornsby; four grandchildren, Felicia Hopkins, Shelby Golden, Lauren Hopkins and Kristen Renfro; and three great-grandchildren, Tabitha and Tony Lambert, and Jace Smith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by two sons, David Wayne and Freddy Dale Hopkins; and four brothers, William, Wayne, John and Dennis Hopkins.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.