of Benton, AR
October 3, 1932 - December 5, 2021
David V. Hopkins passed away on December 5, 2021 at the age of 89. David is survived by his loving wife Joan Hopkins of 69 years and his children, Tracie (Beau) Lindley, Tricia (Rudy) Vasquez and David (Krista) Hopkins Jr., 3 grandchildren, Melissa Knippa, Martin Diegel, Jr. and Griffin Hopkins, and 3 great-grandchildren, Annabelle Knippa and Colton and Casen Diegel, and one sister, Linda Smith .
David retired after 40 years of service with Reynolds Metals Company. He began his career with Reynolds at the Hurricane Creek Plant in Bauxite, AR and then transferred to the Sherwin Alumina Plant in Corpus Christi, TX as Plant Manager. He then promoted to Plant Manager of the Reynolds Plant in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. David spent the last years with Reynolds as the General Manager of Reynolds Worsley Plant in Bunbury, Australia.
He is preceded in death by his parents William Jennings and Auline Hopkins and his sister, Billie June Carson.
David was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton, AR.
After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family at his farm where he raised cattle and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved every minute he spent there.
A private ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, AR.
He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
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8 Condolence(s)
Arnold & Carolyn Davis
Saturday, December 11, 2021
We are so sorry for the family's and friends' loss. God bless you and give you strength and comfort during this time of grief.
Gloria Hall Spearman
Thursday, December 9, 2021
My Dear Joann, I am at a loss for words for you and your family. Your David will be so missed by all who knew and loved him. He was more than special to all who knew him, and remembered his big smile. I have recently moved to LR, so maybe we can meet up. Blessings of comfort and love to all of your family. Love, Gloria & Sam
Lanny Tillery
Thursday, December 9, 2021
So sorry for the family’s loss. He was a great neighbor and I always enjoyed visiting with him and talking about cattle. Prayers for your family in your time of loss.
Leonard and Sue Towell
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
We are going to miss our neighbor! Joan, you and family have been in our thoughts and prayers.
KRISTIN JUNE JOHNSTON
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
DEAR AUNT JOAN, DAVID, TRACIE AND TRICIA,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS UNCLE DAVID VERY MUCH. REMEMBER ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU HAVE. I LOVE YOU GUYS VERY MUCH,
LOVE JOE AND KRISTIN
F Bruce Featherston
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Hopkins passing. He was so kind to me and my family. He will be greatly missed.
Parker and Donna Johnston
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Joan, we are so sorry to learn about David's passing. He was a great friend of Parkers. We will always have wonderful memories of him. You are in our prayers right now.
ERMA Bridges
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Joan and family so sorry to hear of David death.we know where he is in the arms of ur lord and savior Jesus Christ. He will surly be missed. Prayers for you and the family. Love you Erma