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Mr. Gerald Wayne Hopkins Sr.

11/24/1960 - 11/21/2023

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Obituary For Mr. Gerald Wayne Hopkins Sr.

Mr. Gerald Wayne Hopkins, Sr., 62, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV after a brief illness.

Born, November 24, 1960 in Fayetteville, he was the son Betty Jane Turner Hopkins of Fayetteville and the late Carl Hopkins, Sr.

Gerald graduated from Fayetteville Hight School, Fork Union Military Academy and attended Marshall University, where he played football. Gerald’s prior employment included, car salesman for over 20 years and 30 years, until his passing, as a certified mine health and safety instructor for the state of WV. He enjoyed, most of all, family and friends. Gerald has a love for cooking and sports. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Fayetteville which merged with Mt. Zion Baptist, Garten, WV.

Gerald, in addition to his father, Carl Hopkins, Sr., was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Gladys Turner; paternal grandparents, William and Althera Hopkins and brothers, Carl Hopkins, Jr. and Garrick Lloyd Hopkins, and his former wife, Shawn Ann Hopkins.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Jane Hopkins; sons, Gerald W. Hopkins, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Travis (Katie) Hopkins, and Troy (Haley) Hopkins, both of Fayetteville, WV and Justin Jackson of Beckley, WV; grandchildren, Braley, Paxton, Claire, Tate, Tristan, Lennix, Summer, Shirley, Issac, Douglas and Bella; sisters, Linda Sue Hopkins of Fayetteville and Renee (Hopkins) Lewis of Morgantown, WV; eight nephews, three nieces, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Monday, December 4, 2023 at Bradley Freewill Baptist Church 6132 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Mt. Hope, WV. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends, while wearing mask and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one hour prior.

To offset funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor 748 S. Fayette St. Beckley, WV 25801, 304-252-4115 or visit ritchieandjohnson.com.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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12/01/2023

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11/30/2023

Cindy Lindsay

My condolences go out to all the family, we've known each other for over 20 yrs! Our last encounter was earlier in the year in which hadn't seen one another in awhile and was great to see n chat with him. You will never be forgotten fly high my dear friend,you were an amazing friend, I'll miss ya G" ❤️🕊️🥲🙏🏾🕊️🙏🏾🕊️🙏🏾🫶🏽
11/30/2023

Jessica Lindsay

My love and condolences to his children 🙏🏾 He was full of jokes and laughter! He will truly be missed ❤️🙏🏾
11/30/2023

Deborah Ervin

So sorry to lose such a special man. Rest Easy and will miss you dearly.
11/29/2023

Barbara Claytor

We pray God enfolds each family member with blessings of comfort, strength, and inner peace. He will be missed! Our love & sympathy, Deacon CW & Barbara Claytor
11/29/2023

Trish Sebert

So very sorry for the loss of Gerald, my deepest sympathies to his family! May you take comfort in Christ during this difficult time. Sending hugs, Trish Sebert and family.
11/28/2023

Tracy Dickerson

We played football and basketball together and graduated from the class of '79. I can't believe he's gone. Rest in peace, my brother, and my deepest sympathies to the Hopkins family.
11/28/2023

Kevin Mealy

I played football, and basketball and ran track with Gerald but one more thing when he told me that he played golf. I got so excited and had to have some rounds of golf with him. All the memories we made won't be forgotten.
11/28/2023

Jacob Johnson

I never meant Big Gerald. I know a 1,000 stories because of my cousin Gerald his son. He Talks about him all the time. Best regards Jacob Johnson
11/28/2023

Carolyn weaver
11/28/2023

Rita Wright

Mr. Hopkins was a wonderful man. Worshipped his mother who he brought to the Doctor. We are all heartbroken for your family. Rita
11/28/2023

Yolanda Thompson

My deepest condolences to Gerald, Travis, Troy, and the entire Hopkins family. I'm so sorry Gerald had to leave. God's strength, peace and love is with you.
11/28/2023

Chuck Turner

On behalf of me and my family we offer our condolences and deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. 🙏🏾 Pastor Chuck L Turner Sr
11/27/2023

Jacqueline Coleman

To the Hopkins Family,my heart goes out to you .Gerald will be missed his heart was as big as he was tall always had a smile and joke for me, He will never be forgotten,to his kids 🙏 and stay together. 💕Love Jackie,Junnell,Ronnie Chris and Family
11/24/2023

Anthony whitmore

I played football and basketball with Gerald he was a good teammate. I will miss him gone but not forgotten. Anthony Whitmore.
11/21/2023

Jayann & Carol Scollick.

My heart goes out to the Hopkins family. Gerald was one in a million, an honorary part of our family too. We love him. Keep each other close in these difficult times. He will be missed.