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Gary Christopher Hopwood

Gary Hopwood Obituary

HOPWOOD, GARY CHRISTOPHER - age 39 of Powell, departed this world to be with his Savior and Lord on April 14, 2010. Gary was a proud owner of Image Development Group in Knoxville. He graduated from The University of Tennessee and was an avid, loyal Vol! Preceded in death by mother Maxene Reed Hopwood; aunts Carol Ann Earle and Mary Reed Davis; grandparents Robert Mack and Zettie Shetterly Reed; and grandmother Florence Hopwood. Survived by wife Kristi Stewart Hopwood; son Stewart Cole Hopwood; father Samuel B Hopwood, Oak Ridge; sister Sandra H. Guinn; mother and father-in-law Jim and Linda Stewart; niece Reed S. Guinn, Oak Ridge; uncle Albert Earle, Jr., Clinton; cousins Shannon C. Earle, Athens, Chip and Amber Earle, North Carolina, Mackenzie and Joe Hutchison, Florida, Wilma J. Poole, Florida and Steve D. Keeton, Texas; and special friends Tony Saffles and Jeff Nichols. Funeral service 12:00 pm Saturday at First Baptist Church - Powell with Pastor Phil Jones and Pastor Robbie Leach officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Randy Rumbley, Lance Bray, Tony Saffles, Jeff Nichols, Albert Earle, Jr. and Mike Ellis. Elmer Baum will be serving as honorary pallbearer. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday at First Baptist Church - Powell. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements. www.mynattfh.com

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2010.
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Erin ( Bates) Emerson

April 29, 2010

God speed Gary. That was a good food fight... Sorry I was under the table by the music room :)

Daniel Absher

April 26, 2010

My sincere condolances.
JQH

Johnny Hopwood

April 21, 2010

While cuz-Gary never played in the NBA, I remember the twinkle in his eyes when he'd make a hoop ~ playing HORSE in the driveway against Sandra & Sam. That glimmer in his eyes and his smile lit up the world around him. When I find the photos, I will send them to you-Kristi. With love, m

marilyn stanford

April 20, 2010

I am so saddened to hear this news and so sorry for your loss. I am also grateful for the hope that we share in Christ. Your family is in my prayers.

Karen Reid Renfrew

April 19, 2010

THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE FOR HAVING HAD GARY IN IT FOR AWHILE. HE WAS A GREAT NEPHEW, A VERY SMART GUY AND A KIND SOUL.
MARIAN RUSSELL JOPLIN, MO.

MARIAN RUSSELL

April 18, 2010

ate chilly cheese pup hop ...you know ...always love

howard elliott

April 18, 2010

Janet Butler

April 18, 2010

Shocking and Sad. I remember Gary from all of our elementary school days. We used to hold up two fingers to signal to each other that we would take bathroom breaks 2 minutes apart and then we would roam the halls at Woodland for fun. We also had great fun in Ms Vaughn's geometry class. He always had us all laughing. Peace, my friend

Ken Muraoka

April 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Gary will be missed greatly!

Michelle Ketner-Lang

April 17, 2010

Gary brought joy and happiness to each life he touched. He will be very missed.
Char Hopwood, Joplin, MO.

Char Hopwood

April 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I graduated with Gary from Oak Ridge. Please know that I will continue to keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Carol L Baumann Bakker

April 17, 2010

My thoughts are with you this day, I wish I had the opportunity to know cousin Gary better -

Sharon Kallam

April 17, 2010

Tod Ping

April 17, 2010

Gary will be deeply missed! He was a wonderful person! His family is in my prayers. Kelli Jones

Kelli Jones

April 17, 2010

Gary will be greatly missed- I remember from the time he was a little kid his laughter and sense of humor. My prayers go out to his family and father and sister.

Shawn Vickery

April 17, 2010

Our Deepest sympathy to you all.. You are in out thoughts and prayers..
Jim and Marie

Jim Russell

April 16, 2010

our thoughts and prayers are with you at this painful time....

Jim <Marie russell

April 16, 2010

Whitney Dodd Chambers

April 16, 2010

Thoughts and prayers with you at this sad time...I remember his wit and kind heart...Susan Chattin

susan chattin

April 16, 2010

My deepest condolences to Gary's family and close friends. I share many fond memories of him from school. He will be missed.

Cullen Humphrey

April 16, 2010

Sorry to hear about Gary, Although I had not seen him in a long time, my memories of him are very vivid and I am sure he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his family. God Bless you.

Jeff Evans

April 16, 2010

I grew up with Gary, I am deeply saddened by his loss. My love and prayers go out to his family especially his children.

Steve Hammond

April 16, 2010

We will always be Candy Bar Crusaders my friend! I will miss you.

Tom Hatfield

April 16, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Joe Moore

April 16, 2010

gary will be missed. we had many good times throughout junior high high school and college. his family will be in my prayers.
john white(denver, co.)

john white

April 16, 2010

Christy Whalen-Woods

April 16, 2010

So sad to hear of Gary's passing. I only remember him as a little boy riding his big wheel bike up and down my driveway in Oak Ridge. Have faith in God to give you the strength you need in this time.

JoAnn Oran

April 16, 2010

I am very stunned to hear of Gary's passing. The ORHS class of '89 has truly lost one of it's most funniest individuals. I am preying for Kristie and the kids. God bless and be with you all.

Robbie Stewart

April 16, 2010

Becky Hughes

April 16, 2010

I am deeply saddened by Gary's passing. Back in Mrs. Steven's 4th grade class at Woodland we used compete in math. He was so smart! I still have a newspaper clipping of him from our Little House on the Prarie project that year. All throughout school Gary was always a good friend and I will remember him always as having a kind and generous heart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Lili Phung

April 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Wendi (Hatmaker) Arnold

April 16, 2010

David Reed

April 16, 2010

Jann Coile

April 16, 2010

Only true peace can be experienced by faith in Jesus Christ and spending life with Him eternally in heaven. I know that Gary is experiencing that peace and joy. Our prayers are extended to Gary's family.

Andy Neal

April 16, 2010

Elaina Pate

April 16, 2010

Scott Turner

April 16, 2010

Jay Kaine

April 16, 2010

May the peace of the Lord, that passes all understanding be with the entire family. I can remember when Gary first came to ImagePoint. It seem just like yesterday. I would have never thought it of him. He was a very successful young man, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathies...

Jeff & Renee Parker

April 16, 2010

MARIAN RUSSELL

April 16, 2010

Bryant capshaw

Bryant capshaw

April 16, 2010

Thoughts & prayers to all who were priviledged to have been dazzled by Gary. Texas size hugs are sent. He was one of only two males who ever danced with my mother, Aunt-Fran (the other being his dad, Sammy).

marilyn russell stanford

April 16, 2010

My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time of loss. With deepest sympathy,

Celia Brown

April 16, 2010

Thoughts, prayers & love (TEXAS size) to everyone who had the priviledge to know ~ and be dazzled ~ by Gary.

marilyn russell stanford

April 16, 2010

My heart goes out to the family.So sorry for your loss.

Shawn Morrow-Barker

April 16, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I have some very fond memories of Gary when we worked at Waccamaw together. He always kept us laughing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I am thankful that we will one day see Gary again in Heaven.

Sandie Chastain

April 16, 2010

Jennifer Carlsen

April 16, 2010

Dana Brown-Coin

April 16, 2010

Chris Corwin

April 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wesley Thomas

April 16, 2010

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