Scottie (Bam) Lamar Hopings was born to Ardena Hopings and Scottie Harris on New Year’s Day in 1988 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo Ohio. As a baby he would make this loud bamming noises on his bassinet and that is how he got the nickname “Bam Bam” as a child.

As a loving father of soon to be 5 beautiful children (3 daughthers,1 son & 1 unborn son), his kids gave him the motivation to live a “purposeful life” for his legacy. As a young dad he vowed to always be there for his children and make them proud. He would say my babies are going to know the man their dad is because it’s not the material possessions they need that count, it’s TIME.

He also is known as the wise Big Brother (BRO) to his siblings and many others to which he cherished deeply.

Mr. Bam was a” sharp dresser” and extremely particular about his fashion. His appearance was like paint to a canvas in the form of art to the world with an unapologetic swag. He would express that you have to be true to the person in the mirror. Accept me as I am as I accept you.

Scottie’s demeanor was quiet and a man of few words until he understood a person’s character. He would say it’s not how much you say, but what you say that’s relevant.

As a new home owner, he worked diligently on renovating his home and was very PROUD to finally have a place that his loved ones could call the family house.

Among many things Bam was excited when he obtained his Certificate in Manufacturing at Owens College. Additionally, he was thrilled about his personal development and being an entrepreneur in the areas of professional lawncare, auto detailing, real estate, modeling, weight lifting etc.

Even though Mr. Scottie Lamar Hopings aka Bam, is no longer physically here among us, he’s giving life to others because he was an “organ donor.”

He precedes in death the following: Mary Frances Hopings (grandmother), Johnny Hopings (grandfather), Keith Hopings (Uncle), Peter Brown (Great Uncle), Alvin John McClanahan Sr (Great Uncle), Irezetta Jones Hamilton (grandmother) and Lisa Jones (Aunt)

Scottie leaves behind the following: (Children- Alaiyah Myles, Chanel Hopings, Scottie Hopings Jr., Amari Hopings, Simeon Kmarr Hopings -unborn), (Parents- Ardena Hopings Manning, Scottie Harris), (Siblings-Bradley Jones Jr., Antoinne Jones), (Stepfathers-Bradley Jones Sr., Kevin Manning), Amor Jones (niece), Jeffrey Fletcher (godfather), Bertha Isom (grandmother), Robert Lonas, Keke (cousins) and other siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and many more to mention.

You Are Loved and Your Spirit will be FOREVER