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James Hopkins Obituary
James W. Hopkins, age 75 of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 7, 2012.
Mr. Hopkins worked with his father, Clarence Hopkins and 2 brothers with their family business, Hopkins & Sons until 1984, when he founded Delaware Moving & Storage Inc of Bear, Delaware serving as president until his retirement in 2004. He worked a total of about 60 years within the moving and storage industry. He was a member of Fairwinds Baptist Church for 35 years. James enjoyed boating, camping, clamming and fishing in and around Ocean City, Maryland since 1970. He loved spending time most of all with his beloved family every chance he had.
James is survived by his loving wife, Joan T. (Sheppard) Hopkins; 3 sons, James D. Hopkins and wife Jessica, David W. Hopkins and wife Aleshia and Andrew J. Hopkins; a daughter, Lesley A. Correll and husband Timothy; 3 sisters, Dorothy Ventresca, Ruth Murray and Della Gutowski; 8 grandchildren, Keyona, Chandler, Caidin, Ciara, Seth, Cole, Alaina and Molly. James was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Della (Wooldridge) Hopkins; 2 brothers, Ralph and Harry Hopkins, and a grandson, Dalton.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, in the Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Rd., Bear, DE 19701 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and again on Friday, September 14, from 11 am to 12 noon followed by a service in celebration of James' Life at 12 noon. Burial will be held in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Attn: Shands House (Cardiac Care Unit), 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.
For directions and to express an online condolence please visit
www.strano-feeley.com
Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home
302-731-5459
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hopkins
Jim Hill
September 14, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss & also that we are unable to attend the services. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. ---Jim & Jill Hill, and all of us at Hill's Auction.
Christine Sweat-Bouknight
September 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all....May God's love surround you and comfort you now and in the days to come.
Ralph, RuthAnn, Jim and Christine Sweat
Steve and Denise(Hawkins) Wasson
September 13, 2012
Aunt Joan, Sorry for your loss.Our sympathy and Prayers go out to you and the family. XOXO
Jim Stimeling
September 13, 2012
Our family is saddened to hear the loss of Mr. Hopkins. We hope you find peace and comfort.
Jim & Betty Stimeling and family in Florida, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Bonnie Ross
September 12, 2012
Joan: Our love and prayers are extended to you and your entire family. Mr. H (Jim) was such a loving grandfather and had a gift of humor and hospitality. He loved you and his children beyond measure. Once you became his friend, you were his friend always. A wonderful person, now in the arms of our Saviour. (Bonnie and Tom Ross)
The Grant Family
September 12, 2012
We loved Mr. Hopkins so much, we were always welcomed with a kiss and he was a special part of our lives and we will miss him very much. Rest in peace!
Janice Bartosh Thompson
September 11, 2012
He was such a funny man and loved his family - I know he will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
September 11, 2012
Joan,
Please except our prayers and condolences. We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
Liz and Paul Ravilious (Sara Schiavoni's parents)
Angela Wagner
September 11, 2012
Love and prayers to every member of the family.
Eileen Martin
September 10, 2012
My prays and condolences go out to all of his family.
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