Loyd “Hoppy” Hopkins, 91, of Orange, passed away on December 14, 2021 at his home.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 18, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, followed by funeral services starting at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Kevin Brown. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange.
Born in Corsicana, Texas, on January 1, 1930, he was the son of Samuel E. Hopkins and Alice Ragsdale Hopkins. He graduated from Stark High School in 1947 before serving in the Air Force. He married Sue Jo Cannon 66 years ago and was a dedicated member at the First Baptist Church in Mauriceville. He was a longtime employee of DuPont Sabine Riverworks. Along with his family he owned and operated Hop’s Washeterias in Orange, Texas and Vinton, Louisiana. Loyd owned and operated Vari Weld, a fabricating shop which provided services to local industries as well as the design and construction of aluminum boats. After retirement, he loved to spend time on his farm, his talent for design and construction resulted in a beautiful home for his wife and family. He loved his animals which included cattle, goats and dogs.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Hopkins; his daughters, Alice Adams and husband Kevin, Pam Lemire and husband Jean; his son, Greg Hopkins and his grandchildren, Blake Adams and wife Stephanie, Ryan Adams, Philippe Lemire and Stefan Lemire, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Joyce Miller and Jennifer Cannon, whose cakes and pies were his favorite.
Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Adams, Ryan Adams, Stefan Lemire, Philippe Lemire, and Kevin Oakley.
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Anonymous
December 17, 2021
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Loyd "Hoppy" Hopkins.
Anonymous
December 17, 2021
A Full Life was purchased for the family of Loyd "Hoppy" Hopkins.
Claybar Funeral Home
December 17, 2021
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Lillie M Henderson
December 16, 2021
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lillie Henderson
Russ And Fran Mccann
December 16, 2021
Sue and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Loyd’s passing. We remember you all fondly.
Russ and Fran McCann
Russ And Fran Mccann
December 16, 2021
Sue and Family,
So sorry to hear of
Martha Oliver
December 16, 2021
Dearest Sue and Pam and family-sending love and prayers for loss of Lloyd. You folks are a dear family:pray::hearts::heartpulse:
Reba Smith
December 16, 2021
Sue and family, I was so saddened to hear of Loyd's passing. He was such a great fellow and I have so many treasured memories of spending time with your family. Prayers for peace and comfort during such a grievous time. Love and hugs.
Anonymous
December 16, 2021
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Loyd "Hoppy" Hopkins.