William Ronnie "Bud" Hopkins, Jr.
October 29, 1944 ~ February 5, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
William Ronnie “Bud” Hopkins, Jr., 69, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014.
Bud was born in Asheville to the late William Ronnie Hopkins, Sr., and Dorothy Jamison Hopkins. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Hopkins, Ethel Black, and Elizabeth Scroggs.
He is survived by three sisters, Dottie Dixon, Katherine Warren and Diane (Don) Hall.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Nathan Pruett officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice and Palliative Care, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
The family expresses their appreciation to all the caregivers and friends who have supported Bud through the years.
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I new the Family AS A child Ethel & I where good friends & all loved bud
I only got to meet Bud a few times, and I had more contact with his caregivers than with his family. His sweet spirit and his gentle smile, however, made a lasting impression on me. The last time I saw him I was dropping off a Christmas gift bag from his Church family. He had been sick, and still wasn’t feeling very good, but he still managed to give that radiant smile. My prayers and condolences are with his sisters. May you know the ‘peace that passes all understanding.’
Dear Family, We were so saddended to hear of Bud’s passing. He was a dear person to us all and made such an impact on us. We grew up in Barnardsville, but, came to know Bud through his caregiver, Jamie White. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
J. LaMarr Hyatt and Family
Bud was a sweet spirit with a smile that could melt my heart. When he was unable to continue coming to church I missed him sitting on the piano side. Bud, Peggy and Ethel were all a beautiful tribute to their parents and my life was enriched because of them. Praying for your family.
Diane & family – please know you are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. We hope the good memories will help you through and you’ll smile with thoughts of happier times.