Memorial Trees
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Bev Walker, Stefan & Brett Dismukes
January 10, 2025
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Anonymous
January 08, 2025
Memorial trees planted for:
Bobby Joe Hopson
<p>Celebration of Life</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Homecoming January 11, 1945</p><p><br></p><p>Homegoing January 1, 2025</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Bobby Joe “BJ” Hopson</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Bobby was called home by his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Jackson, MS and was the eldest child of Manuel Hopson and Jessie Mae Hopson whom both preceded him in death along with his brothers John Hopson and Charlie Hopson as well as childhood friend of 65 years, Claude “CJ” James. Bobby was educated in grade school in Jackson, MS before moving to Pensacola, FL where he continued his education until graduating from Booker T. Washington Senior High School, Class of 1964. Following his graduation, Bobby attended Pensacola Junior College before being drafted to serve in the U.S. Army. He is a proud Vietnam Veteran that completed basic training in Fort Lewis, Washington and honorably served as a Heavy Vehicle Driver in the 442nd Transportation Company.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>After returning from war, Bobby was employed with Armstrong World Industries as a Fabrication Technician and worked there for 34 years before retiring early in 2002. During his retirement he enjoyed fishing, traveling, taking walks around his neighborhood nearly daily, spending time with family and friends, and tending to his garden and plants as an elite “green thumb”. Among the hobbies that he had, Bobby also loved classic cars and</p><p><br></p><p>restored a 1991 convertible Ford Mustang 5.0 as a part of his passion. Bobby gave his life to Christ early as a child and was a member of Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church for the past 20 years.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Bobby has been a faithful husband to Geraldine Hopson, for almost the past 10 years, with whom they consider each other as reunited high school sweethearts. He leaves to cherish in his memory a devoted and loving wife, Geraldine; four children: daughter Alesia (Kenneth) Carter of Cantonment, FL; sons Mark Hopson and Derek Hopson of Pensacola, FL; and daughter LeKeisha (Stefan) Lewis of Richmond, TX.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>His lineage continues with six grandchildren: Kenneth Carter Jr., Brianna Devaughn, Keionah Nicholson, Keishawna Hopson, Syi’Brayna Hopson, and Sydney Claire Lewis; and six great-grandchildren. He also leaves to cherish in his memory his close sister Yvonne Gulley of Pace, FL; loyal brother Michael (Sharon) Hopson, sister Eva Leatherwood, brother Bill Hopson, all of Pensacola, FL; admired aunt Grace Singleton of Jackson, MS; Billie Jean Lucas of Chicago, IL; adored cousin Perry (El’Jerria) Hobson of Waggaman, LA; stepson Chris Hurrye and step granddaughter Tiffany Hurrye of San Jose, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, classmates, and friends whom he loved dearly and that treasure him even more.</p><p><br></p><p>The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the family and friends of Bobby for their support, love, and prayers, which will always be deeply appreciated. Bobby will</p><p><br></p><p>always be remembered for his kindness, compassion, sound advice, and for being the best “Homie” that everyone needed.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that donations be made in Bobby's honor to:</p><p><br></p><p>Booker T. Washington Senior High School, Class of 1964</p><p><br></p><p>c/o Juanita Rivers</p><p><br></p><p>700 E. Leonard St, Pensacola FL 32503</p>January 11, 1945 - January 1, 202501/11/194501/01/2025
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