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William Hopkins Obituary
Born in Camden, he was a son of Leo James "Jimmy" Hopkins and Judy A. Hopkins. He was employed by Fluor Construction Company.
Survivors include his parents of Bishopville; two sisters, Debra H. Holland (Elmer Jr.) of Bishopville, and Jennifer H. Bair (Wayne) of Cassatt; three brothers, James Hopkins (Karen) of Bishopville, Jonathan A. Hopkins (Stacy) of Chapin, and Neil Hopkins (Kelli) of Darlington; nephews, Newman and Hunter Bair of Cassatt, Robert Joyner of Bishopville, Alan Hopkins of Chapin, and Anthony and Thomas Hopkins of Darlington; nieces, Brianna Holland, Kayla Jordan (Chad), and Kelsey Hopkins, all of Bishopville, Julia and Catherine Hopkins of Chapin, and Caroline "Hedge Hog" Hopkins of Darlington; and a great-niece, Kaiden Jordan.
Funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in High Hill True Light Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at 94 Lockhart Lane, Bishopville.
Memorials may be made to Locks of Love, 234 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405-2701 or to Toys for Tots, 18251 Quantico Lake Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.
Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Paige Rasheed
April 6, 2022
It doesn´t seem like it´s been 10 years. I know your family & friends miss seeing your smiling face. You are missed & loved by so many!!
Randy Boggan
April 6, 2020
Damn Bill...I just found out...I hope your soul is at peace...
Todd Melton
June 24, 2018
Been a long time. Remembering when Neil and I were so close and your mom and dad treated me like I was part of the family. Had many times together and I will always remember you as the crazy wild brother I never had... Can't really believe that you have been gone so long. Rest in peace wild man. Till we meet again. Todd
Alice Funderburk
April 10, 2017
Well today has come and almost gone ... BUT your memory remains just as strong ! Oh how I wish we could just sit and talk ... so many things , so many lost since you have gone before us.... Sure do miss you ....
Love you my friend ! Take care of those with you up there and hug my daddy tight from me !! As well as Al !
Love and miss you each day that passes !
Alice Funderburk
April 12, 2016
Hello Bill!!! Yep me again!! Well this weekend has came and gone ... BUT you were on many hearts and minds !!
You should hear ( I am sure you do) when we all gather and think of you and tell the tales of "Remember when's "!! Good times they were !!
You are missed Bill! As well as loved !!
Til we meet again my friend !! Love and miss you dearly !!
Alice Funderburk
March 1, 2016
Bill .....I so miss you! Sure do wish you were a call away !!! Sending much love to you !!!
Alice Funderburk
July 1, 2015
Happy birthday my friend ! Miss you more each passing day!!
I just so know that you look upon us and just have to smile at times ...
Ran across a saying the other night ...
It was asking Why do the best people die so early in life ? The answer that was given was... If you were to walk into a flower garden which flower would you pick first? The most beautiful ones !
GOD picked you Bill and we are working toward see you each day we remain here !
Know your missed !
Know your loved!
Know that you are thought of often ..
Wishing you a wonderful heavenly birthday my friend !
Love you !
Alice Funderburk
April 29, 2015
So wish I could talk / hear from you one more time !!! Miss you much , love you more, my friend!
pgay48 @yahoo.com
April 11, 2014
Thought of bill yesterday ! Think of him and miss him. Wow what a great person. God bless the hopkins family.
Alice Funderburk
April 10, 2014
Two years today ..... I still see you all over the place !!! In our friends , in your family, in places you were known to go, at my kitchen table ......but you are so missed and still loved!! Know that !!!! Til we meet again my friend !!!! Love you Bill!!!!
Tim Outlaw
June 22, 2013
Like a father to me wen I was young , wen I did so many things wrong , guided me through tough times in life , always an honest friend to me
Always there , even as my boy passed, late at night , I'd stop by , bill , was a mentor to me ,
And all through my life , was always there for me , god bless
The family , aunt Judy , uncle jimmy, and all of you , I will honestly miss him more than I could say , it's like a father has gone away , but I know now he rides , free, and forever may he RIP.
Paulette Riley
April 16, 2013
You will always be missed,We still love you Bill!!!!
Alice Funderburk
April 10, 2013
Today is a year ago you became our angel above....It is still just as hard today as it was a year ago to know you aren't a call away!! 24 hour rule or not !! Love you Bill and miss you lots !!
November 29, 2012
We Miss You
July 20, 2012
Jonathan and family, so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Humphries
Belinda Hagood
May 19, 2012
Still missing you!
Bill sitting on the church steps at Neil's wedding
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
Bill's senior picture
May 10, 2012
The day mama gave Bill his leather coat. Man was he happy!
May 10, 2012
This is the smile we all loved!
May 10, 2012
April 24, 2012
April 24, 2012
Stacy & Jason Keller
April 22, 2012
We are going to miss you Bill. You were a fun and great guy.
R.I.P. BILL
CLEMENT PRICE
April 21, 2012
CLEMENT PRICE
April 21, 2012
RIP BILL YOU WILL BE MISS
Sheresa Threadgill-Jackson
April 19, 2012
Bill you are a wonderful man. You have been an amazing friend to me and I am so thankful for you. I am praying for your family. I love and I miss you dearly! <3 Sheresa
PBR time!
Bill Hopkins
April 17, 2012
April 17, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
April 17, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Christy Frye
April 16, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss! Bill was such a great guy. Really funny. He will be missed!
Laura Ross
April 15, 2012
Bill always gave me a HUGE HUG AND KISS, followed by, "How is my beautiful baby girl?" He had a way of making everyone around him smile. He will always and forever be in my heart. Much love to Bill and deepest sympathies to his family!
Gayle Wilson
April 15, 2012
May you rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to your family.
TRACY MCCATHERN
April 15, 2012
FAMILY I AM ALSO SORRY ABOUT BILL PASSING BUT PLEASE REMEMBER HE IS LIVING WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER FOREVERMORE AND WAITING FOR US TO SEE HIMM AGAIN
Charlene Craven
April 14, 2012
Bill was one of a kind. Will miss that smile!! He was truly loved by so many!
Ann McCathern
April 14, 2012
Bill was a wonderful person. Sorry for your lost
Heather Horton-Rhodes
April 14, 2012
To the family,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. I haven't seen Bill in many years, but he is a part of several wonderful memories of my past. I was never able to see him smile without smiling in return. He was always a good friend to me, and I regret that I will never get a chance to tell him so. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Meshil Franseen
April 14, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the Hopkins family..he was a childhood memory and will forever remain special to all those whose lives he touched
April Smith
April 14, 2012
I am so sorry about Bill. He was a very dear friend to me and I loved him like a brother. He will surely be missed by many but will not be forgotten. My prayers are with are with you all.
April 14, 2012
April 14, 2012
Jamie Gardner Robinson
April 14, 2012
To the Hopkins family, I would like to extend my sincerest condolescences, and pray that God will comfort you all. I, will always remember his smile, and sweet nature.
grant hiward
April 14, 2012
Bill's Will
Bill had a will that was as strong as anything that you would ever know.....if you came in contact with him you would even think so.....Bill had a personality like no one I have ever known......Now I realize I'm so sad that he is gone.....Bill was a very good friend indeed.....And even though so far apart he would be there in time of need.....I only knew Bill for a short period of time.....But I promise you this he would never leave you behind.....this is words from a very dear friend that will sincerely miss Bill.....And one day I only hope that I can live up to Bill's will.....
May God bless you my dearest friend..........
Grant Hiward
April 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was one of a kind and will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you. Norman and Iris Hayes
Gregg & Jenny McCutchen
April 13, 2012
Bill was such a likeable fellow, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. May God bless you all, give you strength, and keep each of you in His loving care.
Crystal Page
April 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family. Bill always made me smile.
Jeri Tallon
April 13, 2012
Bill had the heart of a lion and it was bigger than the world... He would make you laugh and want you to ride all night. He will be greatly missed, but not forgetten...
Sam Moore Joyner
April 13, 2012
So sorry about Bill. My prayers have been with you all. I know he is missed by so many and I know he won't be forgotten by anyone who met him.
Randy Boggan
April 13, 2012
I am really sorry for your loss...I haven't seen him nor his brothers and sisters since high school...Ya'll are in my prayers...
Janet Logan
April 13, 2012
My heart goes out to all the Hopkins family. I'm so sorry for the pain that you're all feeling. Bill was as sweet as he was tough, but you all know that. The sound of his deep voice in the background of gatherings will be greatly missed by all of his friends. Bill was loved very much in our community!
April 13, 2012
Prayers going out to the Hopkins family. Bill will truely be missed he was quite a character. It will be strange not to see his face around. Deepest regrets and God be with you to help you grieve.
Vickie Richardson
April 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss, Bill will surely be missed by many. He was truley one of a kind.
Kevin and Vickie (Stokes) Richardson
Love and Miss you Bill
Crystal Boggan
April 13, 2012
Windy Hancock Elmore
April 13, 2012
So sorry for your lost. Bill was such a special guy. He will be miss by many. He made high school memorable.
Lori Farmer Brownfield
April 13, 2012
Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Words can not express how much he will be missed. That smile and laugh was contagious. He was one of kind...young, wild & free!!!
Mary Ann Shipman Keim
April 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Bill was such a wild, free spirit. His smile was infectious and I loved hearing him laugh. My sisters and I have many great memories with the Hopkins family. We spent many Sunday afternoons running through the fields and swimming in the pond after church. Bill will be missed dearly. Heaven just got a little sweeter. Love to you all.
Alice Funderburk
April 13, 2012
We love you Bill and will miss you so much !! Prayers to the Hopkins family during this time. Love, The Funderburk's .....Chassidy, Alston, Cameron and Alice....
Gone but NEVER forgotten!!
Bill Hopkins
April 13, 2012
Dianne & Larry Williams
April 13, 2012
To the family of Bill Hopkins, We are so sorry about the loss of your son. We hadn't seen Bill in a few years, but both of us remember how very special he was and have good memories of him. May God's love comfort you today and in days to come. R.I.P. Bill
Johnny and Ann Reames
April 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are for you during this time of grieving.
Dana Hawkins
April 13, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
carol rogers
April 13, 2012
Bill you will b missed.praying for your family.
Maureen Humphries
April 12, 2012
Jonathan and family, I'm sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in your memories during the difficult days ahead.
In Sympathy,
stephanie watson
April 12, 2012
R.I>P BIll you were such a sweet person with a big heart . You will be miss dearly. Prays to the faimly.
tonya &dean melton
April 12, 2012
bill was a wonderful person ...he touched so many peoples life....i personally meet him a few times but my husband was a good friend to him...he will truly be missed but not forgotten....
Snake
April 12, 2012
It has been a pleasure dude. You have left so very many of us with fun stories and wild times....
Heather Kelly
April 12, 2012
RIP Bill! I will miss you! I will never forget the laughs and tears, the good and the bad times we shared. You were such a good person!
Amanda Boone
April 12, 2012
My thoughts n prayers are with you all and i am deeply sorry for your loss.
kay hopkins
April 12, 2012
Judy and Jimmy, my heart aches for you. We all know what a unique and special man Bill was. He will live on for generations to come in stories from the people whose lives he touched.
Loretta Leavins
April 12, 2012
To Bill's family, so sorry for the loss of your son, he was a great person. You all will certainly be in my prayers. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Brian Eargle
April 12, 2012
Words can't explain the impact you had on people, you were a good friend to many of us and you will never be forgotten!! Gods army just got a heck of alot stronger!!
Loretta Leavins
April 12, 2012
'I worked with Bill at Plant Shearer. He was a wonderful person, not a day went by that he didn't make me laugh! I'm gonna miss you buddy, love ya Bill. Your friend, Loretta Leavins
Jamie Ross
April 12, 2012
I'm grateful for the story's he left for everyone to tell and thankful for having the opportunity to know him. The Hopkins family is in my prayers.
Dianne Childers
April 12, 2012
My thought's and prayer's are with the family of Bill. You will missed by many.
Dionne Tidwell
April 12, 2012
Jennifer, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in this most diffcult time. May God bless you and yours.
Anja Coleman
April 12, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jolie
April 12, 2012
Words Cannot Begin To Describe The Kind Of Man Bill Was Because He Was, But I feel As Though Im A Stronger Person For Just Having Someone Like Him To Look Up To. I Will Miss Him. My Heart Goes Out To His Mother,Siblings, And Nieces and Nephews.
Kaye Brown
April 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hopkins Family. Bill was such a nice guy and will be sincerely missed.
Michelle Burcham
April 12, 2012
RIP Bill You will be missed.
April 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!!
Chasity Rutland
Jerry & Kathy Owens
April 12, 2012
We were saddened to hear about Bill. Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Fran Johnson Rogers
April 12, 2012
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Paulette Riley
April 12, 2012
We will miss you dearly.Rest in peace Bill.You were a good man with a heart of gold!
Jamie Wint
April 12, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brenda & Charles Rawlinson
April 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hopkins family to have peace and comfort during this time...
I remember when he would sit and help my granddaughter with her home work..
Jennifer Page
April 12, 2012
RIP Bill, heaven gained a caring & thoughtful man.
April 12, 2012
I had just started talking to him, and he always would make you laugh. R.I.P Wild Bill
April 12, 2012
RIP Bill. We will miss you. Thoughts & Prayers to the family.
Joey and Debbie
Cynthia Kelley
April 12, 2012
We will surely miss him and our thoughts and prayers go to his family. RIP Bill.
kelly mccoy
April 12, 2012
my thoughts and prayers are with bill's family. he will be missed.love, kelly mccoy.
April 12, 2012
Bill was a very special person to Eddie and myself, he and Johnny kept us on our toes at times. He will absolutly be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eddie and Carol Amerson
Jennifer Page
April 12, 2012
R.I.P. Bill, you are now in Heaven amongst friends!
ANGIE JORDAN
April 12, 2012
RIP BILL!!!! <3
Rebakah McDonald
April 12, 2012
Neil, I know you may not remember me from Bishopville Middle School back in '89 & '90; I think but its been a long time. My name was Becky Gregory back in school and I dated Trey Scurry back then and I dated you for a short time after Trey. Well, I just heard about your brother Bill and I'm deeply sadden because, he was so loved dearly and will be forever missed by so many people, including me. My thoughts and prayers will surely be with you and your family during this sad time within your family. Rebakah "Becky" (Gregory) McDonald (Hartsville,SC)
April 12, 2012
Jimmy and Judy,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Bill.
You are all in my prayers,
Aunt Wanda
Catawba, SC
April 12, 2012
Bill was a dear person and will be miss and the family is in my heart and prayers linda boone from marion sc but i am from bishopville SC
Angie Jordan
April 12, 2012
Rip Bill <3
Bobby Simpson
April 12, 2012
prayers go to the family as that I felt y'alls grief the other nite. May you find comfort as the days pass by.
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