Obituary for Gary Lee Hopkins Sr.
Gary Lee Hopkins Sr, 65, of Fletcher, NC , passed away on September 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gary was born on December 4, 1957, to the late Howard Richard Hopkins Sr, and Margorie Ella Collins Hopkins. He was an excellent mechanic, rock mason and heavy equipment operator. He was loved by lots of friends both in Franklin and in Fletcher, NC. He will be greatly missed by so many.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard Richard Hopkins Jr., Charles William, Jerry Ray, and Harold Dean Hopkins. Sisters: Mary Alice Hopkins, Betty Sue Hopkins, and Patsy Ann Hopkins Holbrooks. He is survived by two brothers: Randy and Billy Hopkins of Franklin, three sisters: Elaine Wilkie (Alan) of Fletcher NC, Edith Sullivan (Gary) of Fletcher, NC, and Barbara Weaver of Franklin. Three children: Gary Lee Hopkins Jr. Tusing of Florida, Cassandra Elaine Hopkins Tusing of Florida, and Bridgett LeeAnn Hopkins Phillips of South Carolina, one uncle; Byrd Monroe Collins, Jr. of Franklin. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grands and 48 nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews.
Many thanks to Dr. Whittney Garin of Fletcher, NC, Four Seasons Hospice, and all the nurses, OR and volunteer staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Funeral service will be held Thursday Sept 22, 2022 at 1pm in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12pm-1pm, one hour prior to the service. Rev’s Andy Cloer and Mark Bishop will officiate. Burial will be at Windy Gap Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Micheal Hopkins, Gavin Hopkins, James Hopkins, Reece Cloer, Blake Cloer, and Jason Cloer.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Gary was born on December 4, 1957, to the late Howard Richard Hopkins Sr, and Margorie Ella Collins Hopkins. He was an excellent mechanic, rock mason and heavy equipment operator. He was loved by lots of friends both in Franklin and in Fletcher, NC. He will be greatly missed by so many.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard Richard Hopkins Jr., Charles William, Jerry Ray, and Harold Dean Hopkins. Sisters: Mary Alice Hopkins, Betty Sue Hopkins, and Patsy Ann Hopkins Holbrooks. He is survived by two brothers: Randy and Billy Hopkins of Franklin, three sisters: Elaine Wilkie (Alan) of Fletcher NC, Edith Sullivan (Gary) of Fletcher, NC, and Barbara Weaver of Franklin. Three children: Gary Lee Hopkins Jr. Tusing of Florida, Cassandra Elaine Hopkins Tusing of Florida, and Bridgett LeeAnn Hopkins Phillips of South Carolina, one uncle; Byrd Monroe Collins, Jr. of Franklin. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grands and 48 nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews.
Many thanks to Dr. Whittney Garin of Fletcher, NC, Four Seasons Hospice, and all the nurses, OR and volunteer staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Funeral service will be held Thursday Sept 22, 2022 at 1pm in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12pm-1pm, one hour prior to the service. Rev’s Andy Cloer and Mark Bishop will officiate. Burial will be at Windy Gap Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Micheal Hopkins, Gavin Hopkins, James Hopkins, Reece Cloer, Blake Cloer, and Jason Cloer.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.