William Howard “Jim” Hopkins went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.  He was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Pearl Cozart Hopkins; mother and father-in-law, Herman and Laura Belle Helton; and his grand-dog, Sasha.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Ann Helton HopKins; daughters, Effie Ellen Hopkins (Mike Collins), and Wilma Elaine (Dustin) Early; granddaughters, Ashlyn Grace and Elizabeth Nicole Early; along with several other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5-7 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Bobby Kitts and Rev. Odell Davidson officiating.  Graveside/interment service will be Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Carter's Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.