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OIL CITY, LA - Services for Roy M. "Hoppy" Hopkins, 63, will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Pentecostal Church, Oil City, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Peden, Rev. Gerald Trammell, and Rev. H.A. McFarland. Burial will follow in Lakeview Mem. Gardens in Oil City, LA.
Visitation will be on Monday, November 27, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at Oil City UPC Church.
Mr. Hopkins was born on June 10, 1943 in Murchison, TX., and passed away on November 23, 2006 as a result of a lengthy illness. He was a resident of Oil City for 40 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and served in Germany. He was a car dealer, and a LA State Representative. He was Mayor and Alderman of Oil City. He was also on the Caddo Parish Police Juror. Mr. Hopkins was the first President of Caddo Parish Commission, and was elected to LA State Rep, where he served since 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie Hopkins of Oil City, LA; two sons, Todd Hopkins and wife, Karen of Oil City, LA., and Garry Hopkins of Oil City, LA; four sisters, Alma Lee Thompson, Opal McCool of Ft. Worth, TX; Fayreen Tiner of Tyler, TX., and Bonnie Ruth Holsonback of Frankston, TX; one brother, Joe Dan Hopkins of Jacksonville, TX; three grandchildren, Brandon Hopkins, Rachel Garlington, and Meredith LeBlanc; and two great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Taylor, Patrick Wooldridge, Judge Roy Brun, Dan Turner, Dr. John Haynes, and Charlie Alexander.
Honorary pallbearers will be LA State Legislators, and Gary Kendricks, and Ray Haygood.
Memorials can be made to LA State Oil and Gas Museum, Oil City, LA 71061. McGuire Funeral Home
318-375-3223
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Sebastian Lawhorn
November 28, 2006
Remember the good times and celebrate the life that your loved one lived. Keep the LORD first and things will be fine!
Michelle Chauvin
November 28, 2006
With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mark and Elizabeth Festervand
November 28, 2006
I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in mine and Mark's prayers. Your dad meant alot to a lot of people. He really made a difference.
Pat King
November 28, 2006
Garry, with two R's my prayers are with you and your family. I have carried your dad in the Polk Salad Parade many times in the past and he was truly a great guy. I know this is a difficult time, but keep God first and he will give you peace. Love ya. Pat King.
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Bo Fong
November 28, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss. Everyone that I have spoken to has had nothing but praise for your Father. You and your family are in our prayers. GOD Bless. Ulim "Bo", Tina, Joshua, Sarah, Hannah Grace & Mrs. Ulim Fong, Sr.
Tina Fong
November 28, 2006
My families thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May God continue to strengthen you during your loss.
Tammy Sadler
November 28, 2006
My heart goes out to your family. May the Lord bless you all and keep you in his loving arms during this time and always.
Dorothy Nell Aaron Sawyer
November 27, 2006
Rosie,
My thoughts are with you and your sons at this difficult time.
Barbara Dell Aaron Harris
November 27, 2006
Rosie,
Am saddened to hear about Mac. We enjoyed many good times as kids and he was one of my favorite cousins. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Betty Craig
November 27, 2006
Dear Rose & Family,
We will always cherish the good times we've had, with our families singing and playing music together. "Hoppy" Singing, Take up Thy Cross and Follow me. We will miss "Hoppy"
Our love and prayers are with you, Todd and Garry.
Betty, Jerry & Family
Annie Jackson
November 27, 2006
Gary,
My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Richard Howard Family Howard
November 26, 2006
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.May God Bless You and your family Rosie
kathy swindle
November 26, 2006
Aunt Rose,Todd,Gary and Family,we are so sorry about the loss of uncle mac, i have great memmories of him, he was a very special person and he will always be in our hearts...mom was so sadden, she is to ill to be with you at this time but all of you are in her thoughts and prayers....with all our love kathy
Mary Ann Aaron Thomas
November 26, 2006
Rosie and sons;
I am so saddened to hear about Mac. I have many cherished memories of our childhood together here in Athens. He was one of my favorite cousins and playmates. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
William & Brenda Moore
November 26, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Daniel Ethridge
November 26, 2006
Todd and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry, Pam and Amy Weems
November 26, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God Bless You.
Danita Hudnall
November 26, 2006
Aunt Rose and family
I was so saddened to hear about Uncle Mac. I have many cherished memories of family gatherings. His smile, laughter, and kindness will always be remembered. He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. May God help and guide you all through this darkest time of sorrow.
Love, Danita Hopkins Hudnall
Paul & Ellen Barber
November 26, 2006
Rose and family, Ellen and I met you and Hoppy 42 years ago. That was when you lived close to us in Mooringsport, La. You all have been special friends ever since. Not only he was a great friend, he was for the people. We will miss him very much, but will see him a little later in a Great Place where there is no pain or suffering. God Bless You and All Your Family.
Gay Craig
November 26, 2006
Aunt Rosy, I wish I could be right there with you at this time,know that my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss Uncle Hoppy very much. May God give you strenght today and always. I love you dearly, Gay
Carroll R. Michaud
November 26, 2006
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Roy M. (Hoppy) Hopkins our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Hoppy. And to Hoppy it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Army and to the citizens of Louisiana while serving in a variety of elected offices. Hoppy we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,452 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Hoppy’s family and loved ones.
Carroll R. Michaud, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Wanda Jones
November 26, 2006
We are so sorry to here about Mr. Hopkins your prayers are with us.
Wanda and Wayne Jones
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