James L. Hopkins, 82, of Loogootee, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at The Timbers of Jasper.
He was born March 17, 1938 in Shoals, Indiana to the late James John and Mae (Ross) Hopkins.
Jim was a member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church. Jim loved to travel with his family. His family was his pride and joy. He enjoyed woodworking and coon hunting. His favorite past time was siting on his front porch with his wife, Vondale Hopkins, who passed away March 23, 2018.
He was preceded in death by an infant son and daughter; wife, Vondale Hopkins; parents, James John and Mae (Ross) Hopkins; siblings, Keith Hopkins, Catherine Langenour, Bessie Stone, Brenda Sherfick, Joann Hopkins, Imogene Witt, Goldie Wilcutt, Lois Gillion and Helen Hurt.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Alice (Thomas) Stempf of Loogootee and Rose (Jeff) Popp of Jasper; grandchildren, Katie Stempf, John (Brittny) Stempf and Matthew (Lauren) Popp; great-grandchildren, Lilly Moffatt, Luke Bruner, Millie Popp and Baby Beckham Popp, due to arrive January 2021; sister, Jewell Ziegler.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in Truelove United Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Blake Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James L. Hopkins.
