Willie Hopkins Obituary

Hopkins, Willie Lee Yeoman 1st Class - U.S. Navy, died November 21, 2001, leaves to cherished mother, Bettie Hopkins; father, Alfred Couch; grandparents, Gloria Thompson and Hosea Braggs; two daughters; four brothers and one sister. Visitation Wednesday, November 28, 2001, 6 to 10 p.m. at Leak & Sons Funeral Chapels, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Service Thursday, November 29, 2001, wake 10:30 a.m., service 11 a.m. at Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester, Chicago, IL, 60637. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 28, 2001.
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Always in our hearts. Never forgotten. T. wears your necklace EVERY DAY in loving memory of you. Yes, after all these years. You would be proud of him! We'll always love and think of you. Chelle & T.

Michelle

Friend

November 22, 2023

Even though time have gone by missing you Willie will never stop there is not one day go by that I'm not thinking about you son rest my baby love mom

Bettie Hopkins

Family

November 21, 2023

Good morning Family
My Love for my Brother "Hop" as we affectionally called him in his military family will always be cherished and never forgotten. R.I.H my Brother
CEC(SCW) Christopher Lane

Chris Lane

Friend

December 6, 2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Willie missing you everydayI love you until we see each other rest my son love Mom

Bettie Hopkins

Family

December 1, 2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday my son 53 yrs. Old I miss you everyday I love you rest my son until I see you again

Bettie Hopkins

December 1, 2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Willie I can't believe you been gone from this earthy earth 20 yrs. And you would have been 52 years old today I love you and miss you rest my baby until we meet again much love

Bettie Hopkins

Family

December 1, 2021

My Brother in Arms
rather it was doing the military thang or shooting ball, you will be missed but never forgotten.

The Best Left Handed stepback fade away jumper "Ever"

Love and Miss You

Chris, LaVerne & Lil Christopher

Chris Lane

Work

November 22, 2021

On the anniversary of our friend enjoying his eternal rest, we pray his soul rests easy while his spirit continues to warm the hearts of those that knew him best. Memories are forever..enjoy your memories and God Bless.

Keisha Gainey

Friend

November 22, 2021

Dear Willie. I'm just seeing this awsome tribute to you after all these years, although I attended your funeral with your mom, ( my childhood friend) and I remember the day you were born. I loved you as if you were my own. I treasure the fond memories of you as a baby when your mom would come over when I babysat you and I just threw you in the bed with me. I'm so proud that you grew up to be a very fine young man and served our country. Writing this with tears in my eyes! Love you and can never forget you. Rest well in the Lord's care.

lorine Bonner-Battle

Friend

August 15, 2020

I just came across very sad news this after all these years. I knew Hop while we were stationed in DC in the 90s. Not sure what happened, but please accept my sincerest condolences, the Hopkins family.

K Gray

Served In Military Together

May 29, 2020

I just came across very sad news this after all these years. I knew Hop while we were stationed in DC in the 90s. Not sure what happened, but please accept my sincerest condolences, the Hopkins family.

K Gray

May 29, 2020

Happy 50th Birthday Willie I often wonder what you would look like as a older man I can only imagine I will always miss you rest my love in heaven

Bettie Hopkins

December 3, 2019

Happy Birthday Willie, may you continue to rest my son I miss you love your mother

Bettie Hopkins

December 2, 2018

Willie it's hard to believe it's been 17 years since you been gone I miss you so much (Rip) my son I love you.

Bettie Hopkins

November 21, 2018

Happy 48th Birthday Willie may you (rip) I miss you so much love your mother Bettie Hopkins

Bettie Hopkins

December 4, 2017

Happy birthday Hop. I miss the fun we had together.

Dannielle Smith

December 2, 2016

Happy Birthday my love missing you dearly this day Dec. 1, will always remind me that you were here and in my heart

Bettie Hopkins

December 1, 2016

Bettie Hopkins

November 21, 2016

Hop,
It is 6/21/2016 @ 0752 and I am just hearing about this. You were more than just a passer by; A FRIEND....
The way you balled in Japan, our ship against yours...we did everything to throw you and your team off their game. NOTHING worked. Funny, it seems like just yesterday now that I am thinking about you. I am so sorry you were in that much pain, had I known we would never have the chance to meet up again in life to laugh and reminisce on how the Sammy "G" schooled you guys on the court I would've/should've kept in touch. Life is so short,and it's even shorter for the GOOD ones.
You are Truly missed Hop.
Rest in Peace,
Miles

Lorenda Miles (Polk)

June 21, 2016

Miss you Hop.

Always your Squirrel

Cheryl Henry

December 2, 2015

Happy 46th Birthday Willie I miss you so much every year on this day i remember looking at you for the very first time and I said my baby my very own baby I loved you in the womb and out. Times heals all wound but the heart never stop longing for one moment in time. Sleep my angel until we meet again. I love you son your mother Bettie Hopkins

Bettie Hopkins

December 1, 2015

I've been looking for you for years since 911 just wanted to make sure you where ok to find out 2 nights ago after googling your name your gone. I'm in disbelief and it hurts my heart that I will never see you in person again. You were the first man I dated when I moved to Maryland and we had some fun times and you where so down to earth, silly and loving. You were also the first man I dated that was 7+ years older than me. You 27/28 and myself 21. I have been looking through the post here trying to convince myself this is not my Willie but to see someone call you "Hop", state that they met you at the Pentagon, you being overseas in Japan and Guam it brakes my heart. I had to find the pictures I took of you posing for me and the pictures I took of you and Tony standing so strong upright as Navy men to then start acting silly. We had some good times going out to Andrews Airforce base and to the club. You not liking that dude dancing with me and you came between to dance with me looking so sexy. Those were the days. I remember them like they were yesterday and it's 17 years later. I've never stop thinking about you and where you could be. You were a good friend and person. I told my cousin and mom about the horrible news and their hearts dropped. I am truly hurt by this and only wish we could have stayed in touch and been there for each other. You will always be special to me and I will never forget you. Love you always and never forgotten, Dee. Your Jersey Girl oxox. Wishing I could hold you.

Dannielle Smith

September 24, 2015

Today I want to say to my 1st born not one day go by I don't wish I could just hold you in my arms and tell you how much I love you. Sleep my angel .

Bettie Hopkins

February 1, 2015

It hurts me that it took 13 years for me to find out the passing of one of the most down to earth young men that I had the pleasure of knowing. My heart and condolences go out to the Hopkins family. Willie was my neighbor when I was stationed in Guam. The Williams family will never forget you, my friend. RIP.

Rodney Williams

July 24, 2014

Willie iI miss you so much love your mother.

Bettie Hopkins

March 12, 2013

Willie i missed your birthday Willie i miss you so much my heart get so fill i want to to hold you and tell you how much i love you but i know death is like life there is a time to be born and a time to die. you are in my heart your mother Bettie rest my son until we meet again.

Bettie hopkins

February 5, 2012

Sorry I didn't get to spend as much time with you Willie, nut I suppose there's something about that name Lee, my Dad and Brother Lura Lee and Curtis Lee were just as loving as you I know you are probably rejoicing up there waiting for us to get home!! RIP! I love you all very much!

Bessie Marie Hopkins

December 3, 2010

I still remember those times that you use to come over and make it your business to scare the bejesus out of me!! I miss you much!

Lenette Baker

December 2, 2010

Happy Birthday nephew :Quote your favorite poem when you see only one set of footprints it was then i carry you. love you

Marintha Thompson

December 1, 2010

I love and miss u very much uncle.

Jasmine Streater

December 1, 2010

willie i can't believe it is nine years already my heart aches every day for you i know god knew best when he took you home i just feel so lonely without you when something good happen i want to call you up and tell you. when i see a sailor i want to cry when i just want to hear your voice just to say hi i love you i will never forget you i was suppose to wait for you to come. wait for me, tell the family i love them will see them again too. never say goodbye see ya my darling son. ooh yea happy 41 birthday.

bettie hopkins

November 16, 2010

As I sit here thinking of you Wille my heart hurts, it was such an great lost losing you since you I have lost a couple of more nephews. It seems so surreal to me to lose such close people I 'll hold you all dear to my heart if you have seen calvin and jermaine help them along the way . I love you nephew .

Marintha Thompson

January 7, 2009

I just was pointed out to this memory page today... I was stationed with Hopkins back in 1993 - 1995 on the Mighty Mac (USS McClusky) in Yokosuka, Japan. We both worked in the admin office. This was my first duty station. I was a PNSR (E-1) at this time and he was a YN3 (E-4) when he first arrived. He was like a big brother - pushing me to be my best and what I do and kept me out of trouble. I remember going to XOI back on my first ship and Hop was there with the rest of my chain of command standing up for me. He was always in my corner. I managed to keep up with him throughout the years through e-mail and phone calls and can remember when I called up NCIS to talk to him and found out what happened. I am so sorry... I do believe that he is in a better place now and he is looking down at us. He will never be forgotten. It looks as if he touched alot of people (reading through these pages). May God Bless you Hopkins family and keep you safe.

Mark Hemmingway

September 19, 2008

willie i miss you so much there is not a day go by that i don't think about you. You will always, be in my heart and mind i know you are alright i love you willie. Your mother

Bettie Hopkins

September 11, 2008

oh willie i miss you so much i will always have you with me because of the scar on my arm from that coffee i pulled over on me and you laughed and got in trouble by mom i love you nephew

Valia Thompson

January 8, 2008

Love ya much cuzo!

Treyvon Green

December 18, 2007

Happy Birthday Hop!!!

Marlo Bell

December 1, 2007

I lost the website but never forgot. By chance I found it looking for flowers today on the web. A rush of memories overwhelmed me at once, because I realize how much I still miss my friend. Years have gone by but the memories will always be fresh in the minds of those who love you and those you loved.



Squirrel!

Cheryl Henry

March 30, 2006

I HUNG OUT WITH HOP IN WASHINGTON

DC.95-96.HOP WAS ALWAYS FUN TO PARTY WITH. GOD BLESS HOP AND HIS FAMILY.



CURTIS PHILLIPS(ITCS)Retired.

CURTIS PHILLIPS

January 17, 2006

Hop,

A few years have passed, and you're still desperately missed. I wonder how many times, since you've been gone, have you seen things happen in my life that just completely cracked you up! I'm a true believer that those we love never really leave us, they just watch over us until we're together again. If you were here, I'd see that smile while you sat there laughing at me. But since I can't, I'll continue to hold the memory of it close to my heart. I miss you my beautiful friend.



Annette

Annette Leasure

January 5, 2006

Missing you. God bless your family this year and those to come.

Cheryl Henry

December 11, 2003

Oh my God!..sigh.. I just found out! I knew Hop when he came to Guam. We were the main two people Keeping the City of Chicago alive in far away guam. We played ball and tripped out alot,but at he same time he respected the fact that I didn't drink or smoke! He didn;t like the fact that everone called me "LL" so he gave me a new name "L Double L". I met him again in Washington state and we talked about his daughter at the time. He was a lil down and I told him to hold his head up because his child will love him always. We use to ball all the time in Guam, was on the same team and took many people to the hole and off the court! It hurts to know that he is gone from this place, but I Pray that he is within the glory of the lord. I KNOW that he is sitting at the great table of the lord right now. The memories will live on within me because the Brothers and Sisters of Guam will keep it alive as My brothers swin,tiny, and walker have said. TAKE CARE BIG BROTHER!

John aka Big Mike aka "LL"

John Michaels

July 30, 2003

Hop, I was thinking about you like how I always do and I realized that it's been a year since you passed. I still miss you and I wish I could talk to you just one last time. I feel like your soul is at rest now. You really touched my life and looking at the guest book you touched alot of others as well.



Missing You,

Lolo

Marlo Bell

November 22, 2002

Hop, It's been a year since you left this world, but in my heart of hearts it feels like only an hour. I still have so many thoughts and questions. I'd give the world away, and everything in it, just to be able to talk with you face to face one last time. The pain comes in waves, and at the least expected moments. Sometimes it hits me when I'm in line at a grocery store, or in meetings, or just driving down the road when I hear a song we used to dance around to. I still have your voice on my answering machine. I haven't the strength to delete it. It's the only part of you that I have left. I miss you, and I love you my friend. Annette

Annette Leasure

November 22, 2002

1 year ago today, my friend went on to glory. Memories are still clear and the pain still fresh. May your soul rest in peace and your family be blessed with strength today. Miss ya,

Squirrel

Cheryl Henry

November 21, 2002

I had the pleasure of meeting Willie when I worked at the Pentagon. He made my days there a whole lot brighter. What a KIND and LOVING man he was. Even though I didn't know him for long, he made a life long impression and I will never forget him and he will always be apart of my heart. To his family I send my condolences.

Crystal Dix

August 27, 2002

It has taken me 5 months to open up this site. It has been really hard for me to accept Hop's passing. We talked alot while he was out to sea. Mostly about his daughters, his family. I was Hop's sponsor when he came to Bahrain. We became very close friends in such a short period of time. Hop always had a way to make you laugh about things that you would be really pissed about. Always offered a place to eat and sleep if needed. He had one of the biggest hearts. I miss my friend Hop alot. I miss his in the middle of the night phone calls, just to see how I was doing. I looked at a video a couple of months ago of myself, Hop, James and Perk in Bahrain doing our usual "cocktail hour". I remember Sunday dinners with "Blue Ice" koolaid. (M.L. and Sarge remember) I remember late nights at clubs and early morning food feasts at his apartment. I remember most when it was time for me to leave Bahrain, he offered his home for me to stay in until my departure. Alot of people misunderstood Hop. I understood. Peace be with you Willie "D". I miss you so much. I know one day we will meet again. Friends until the end. "Squirrel"

Cheryl Henry

April 30, 2002

I've been looking for Hop since 1999 I finally located his whereabouts on 12 April 2002 only to find that my friend Hop had passed away. I found it to be really impossible that I was being told about the Willie Hopkins I met in Washington DC in 1995. It was my first time away from home and Hop took me under his wing and looked out for me like a friend, a brother, a shipmate. All the ladies new Hop was a smooth talker and I'd let them I was looking for him a wife anyway Hop decided to give me the name Peetie and I've been called that for the last 6.5 years. I am truly devastated, but to the Hopkins family and All of Hop's Friend continue to Pray up and remember him for who he really was and what he meant to you. RIP.

Datrice Peterson

April 15, 2002

I first met Hop as my neighbor, and of course, he was trying to "mac". Eventually we became good friends, and I began to realize what a wonderful person he really was. He was easy to talk to and a very caring individual. He was one of the best cooks I knew. He always had a way of making me feel like I deserved the best, and instilled in me never to settle for less. He was the first real friend that was male, I ever had. He emailed me one day, I replied, and he never answered. About a week after his initial email, I received the news of his death. I am still in shock. To this day, every time I see a black Ford Probe, I look to see if it's him. Hop was one in a million, and he will stay in my heart forever.

Miesha Brown

January 31, 2002

It's taken me a minute to be abel to look at this web site. I meet Hop in Guam and we stayed in touch after we both left. Hop was my little/big brother. I miss him very much. I was looking at some the things that people have said about Hop and one thing that comes to mind is Hop brought a lot of people together, he had friends and we had firends and we all sort of came together to become friends. When I would talk to Hop on the phone before we would hang up we would always say ONE. ONE ment that with all of us we had one thing in common, and that one thing was a LOVE that we all shared. Hop you will be missed but not forgoten. ONE Cy.

MARK

December 27, 2001

I met "HOP" in bahrain, i remember the day like it was yesterday. From our first encounter it was known that we would be friends for life.Hop was special in so many different ways, he was also there for you when you needed to talk or just sit and cry. Hop helped me deal with the death of my father recently, he told me that i would see my father again someday.I am going to miss Hop and hopefully i will get a chance to see him again. Hop you are loved and you will not be forgetten. To the Hopkins family i just want to say that i am deeply sorry for your loss, i know he will be missed by you as well. There is just so much to say about this brother, he was one of a kind. I LOVE YOU HOP.

TANYA RUSH

December 24, 2001

I have known Hop since 1992 where we met in Guam on the basketball court. We didn't start off as friends because we met as competitors. But after competing against each other so many times we gained respect for one another and then a friendship. Even thou we never really hung out together but I always felt we had a mysterious bond for some reason. We would always seem to end up at the same places together. It could be the mall, clubs, house parties, etc. So you can see how I always felt we had a weird type of bond. Hop has always seemed like he had a rough exterior, but I realized that he did have a good heart on some of the unselfish things he had done for me. I remember how he used to take it easy on me when we played pool against each other so I wouldn't look so bad in front of other players. We would talk plenty of trash, like I was giving him some real competition. Yeah that was the soft spot in his heart. I'm deeply saddened by his sudden death, and I'm going to miss him very much. I would like to give my condolences to Hop's parents and family. I wish very, very, much that I could ease your pain.



Swin

Evans Swinson

December 21, 2001

To the Hopkins Family and Friends! My Condolences and Prayers goes out to all. I had the GREAT HONOR of meeting HOP in D.C. 96-97. I say to (all), Willie SPIRIT will always be. We must not forget him, because his BODY and SOUL is no longer with us. He touched us all, so let's THANK GOD for the Grace of his presence, and remember that in so many way, he has put a smile upon our faces. We will see him again. OUR HEAVENLY FATHER has called Willie HOME. He has been led through the PEARLY WHITE GATES and given ETERNAL LIFE. REST IN PEACE MY BORHTER, for you are in HEAVEN. I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU.

"D"

Joseph Dennis Jr.

December 7, 2001

Betty:



My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Please know God only takes the best.



Gina Wilkinson

Gina Wilkinson

December 4, 2001

Well it has taken me sometime to come to grips with the passing of one of my best friends and one of the most special people I have ever known in my life. I've been knowing HOP for 12 years now, it all started in Guam when we were just teenagers trying to make it in life. Me, Silk, T Gianes, Hardin, and of course Hop we were like family. Always played ball on the weekends, went to clubs and just always reassured each other everything was going to be alright. We all eventually went our seperate ways, but I think, all in all we kept in contact as much as we could, but that is usually never enough. Me and Hop finally got stationed together again in Bahrain and at first I really didn't recognize him, but you could always count on him being one place, in the dome shooting pool. When we started talking again that day it was like we ahd never been apart. Everyone use to call us the hotboys cause we were always together. Hop was always there when I needed someone to talk to or just advice on life. I'm going to miss you big brotha. I love you.



Bertram Arvel

BERTRAM WINN

December 3, 2001

I miss you Hop. The pain of losing you is immeasurable, and more intense that I can sometimes bear. I talk to you often, and I wonder if you hear me. I miss hearing your voice, seeing your smile, seeing you. Thank you for your love and friendship. You know Hop, the only thing that will get me through this is knowing that you're with GOD, the Almighty Comforter. I know the peace He gives. I also know that you are now resting comfortably in His peace, and I thank Him so much for that. Even in the midst of this pain, I'm intent on finding the strength to praise Him for allowing our paths to cross during the short life that you lived. Nothing will change my love for you my friend. Neither time, nor distance. I will see you again one day, and when that day comes, I know you'll be standing there smiling...just like you always were. (John 14 vs. 1-3.)

Annette Leasure

December 3, 2001

I met Hop back in 1999 when I was stationed in Bahrain. Im sorry that this has happen to him but I look at it in a good way. He's in a better place now and he will be looking down on all of us. Hop you will be missed by us all. God Bless You All.



Unique Green

HS7 Box 95

NAS JAX, FL 32212

Unique Green

December 3, 2001

Hello everyone, I will say once and I will say it One Thousand times, I am still Very SHOCK about this?????? I remember HOP and I meet right before I getting out the Navy. We immediately hit it off on a GOOD note!!!! We keep in touch there after. All I can say is REST IN PEACE HOP!!!!!!!!! I am going to miss you Bro!!!!!

Brookey Givens

December 3, 2001

I met Hop when I was stationed at ONI in Suitland Md he will be greatly missed.

neathra stanberry

December 3, 2001

I meet Hop here in Bahrain and he really helped me and my family through a tough time in my life. He really touched me and my family and He will be missed but not forgotten by the Lane family.

Christopher Lane

December 2, 2001

I would first like to send my condolences out to the Hopkins family. I met Hop in Bahrain back in 1999. This brother came to me saying I heard you could play basketball, that's all I needed to hear to know this was a cool brother. Hop, Winn and myself stayed up plenty of nights talking about life and difference times. I again met up with him in Norfolk. I was deeply sadden by this tragic loss of a true friend. But he's in a better place and my GOD keep you by his side. You never know what you got until it's gone. Hop I miss you and will never forget you.



M.L.

M.L. Harris

November 30, 2001

First I would like to send my condolences and prayers out to the Hopkins family. To the mother of "Hop", he touched many lives all across the world literally and we all will remember his beautiful spirit, but the beautiful spirits we developed always begin from the one who nurtured us and you gave birth and nurtured a beautiful spirit so there is no loss because he touched us all in a loving way and we all know Hop would want us to smile the way he smiled everytime we saw him. To Hop, you always promised you would never leave me and you haven't, I will always have your spirit within me. I lit a candle for you and remembered your smile and I will see you when I enter the Pearly Gates. Now you may Rest with an Awesome God!



Much Love,

Sabrina

Sabrina Clark

November 30, 2001

TO THE HOPKINS FAMILY AND FRIENDS,



I KNEW HOP IN BAHRAIN, THAT WAS ONE COOL BROTHER. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE HOPKINS FAMILY. HOP WILL BE TRULY MISSED .

Kevin Davis

November 30, 2001

May God be with the family for strength and courage to continue on with life. Remeber we rejoyce those whom are no longer with us, for they are the ones whom are in a better place.

ANGELA JARRETT

November 30, 2001

My prayers and sympathy go out to the bereaved Hopkins Family. I was stationed with HOP in Guam. To a true brother and friend, you will be truly missed by THE GUAM CREW. I'm sure we will see you again. Peace.

Arthur Jones AKA TINY

November 29, 2001

To the Hopkins family,



On behalf of all who knew Willie, you have our greatest sympathy. Words cannot express how much Hop will be missed. I had the pleasure of being stationed with him in Bahrain. Being stationed overseas allowed a group of us to become a family: Tanya, Beanie, Winn, Senior, Perk, and alot of others grew to love him because of his free-spirit, his generosity, and his loving personality. To Hop: You will be forever missed. Even though it is still hard to accept that you are no longer with us, your memory lives on. Your positivity and love for others will always remain in our hearts.



One love,

Juana

LaJuana Clemons

November 29, 2001

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING STATION WITH HOP

AT THE PENTAGON AS WELL AS BAHRAIN.

MAY GOD BLESS BE WITH HIS FAMILY.

LOVE

LOUISE

louise hamilton

November 29, 2001

Hop, as I sit here now and type this message my eyes are filling with tears and my heart is full of saddness. We met in 1990, Guam was the location and I will always remember that period. I was very troubled as a result of personal issue and it was a very bad time for me. I am here today because God surrounded me with people who were real, true, and caring. Unselfish freinds who truly pulled me along when I was unable to move forward by myself. Travis, LaDonna, Brooke, and Hop will forever be apart of me. Hop and I met up again in D.C. in 1996, and again in 2000 in Bahrain. That brother was my number one fan. He and I would work out together and he would always give me words of encouragement. When many other brothers hated, hop praised and inspired. Willie I never had the opportunity to tell you that I appreaciated you for your freindship and your integrity. You were always real and true. I miss you already dawg but as Lambright "Lam" said earlier you are at home now. You sit with God now Hop. I love you and I will see you later dawg.

To the bereaving family of this wonderful brother my prayers are with you. God Bless.

Quentin Boyer

November 29, 2001

To the family of my friend and basketball partner from Guam, Willie L. Hopkins (Hip-Hop).

Hip-Hop will be missed by us all. My prayers go out to his family.

Willie Grier

November 29, 2001

Hop, you will be missed. I will always remember the Fashion Show that you were in Bahrain. Your charisma and your dancing ability took the show to another level, And that suit you wore for the intro was all about you. You will be thought of everytime I put on another production. I will decicate a song by Mint Condition just for you!!!!!! Love, Deborah DavisReid

Deborah Davis-Reid

November 29, 2001

I didn't know Willie Lee, but I know his mother. Just want her to know how very sorry I am and that Willie Lee will be remembered in my prayers. God bless you Bettie.

judith hogan

November 29, 2001

Judith Hogan

November 29, 2001

My prayers go out to the Hopkins Family, I was stationed with Hop in Bahrain, he was one straight up brotha, whom i have the utmost respect for i am at a lost of words but know one thing he is with god now at home. and to think we ran into each other 1 year ago this time while i was in va and as usual we kick it. i miss you my brotha.

Darryl A.J. Lambright

AKA

LAM

Darryl Lambright

November 29, 2001

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Not Enough Words

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 23:15:45 -0800 (PST)



Keisha Thank You so much for keeping me and others

posted. We Love you, I Love Ya ... This is a very hard

thing for me to swallow because I just seen him when he came through Bahrain a few months ago and he was so Happy that he had finally made First Class and that things were looking up and he was like really talking good all the way around. Hop and I really had a good

relationship he said that he really had a lot of respect for me and he just Loved my son "Chris". Hop

was and will always be a real --- Brother. He's a leader and he never backed down from anything thats

why we clicked so well. I Loved watching him play B-Ball and playing with him . He takes you to another level on and off the court. I will Miss Him my son will Miss him. He has touched my life my families life and I hate the Fact that a "TRU SOLDIER" had to

physically leave us. I meet Hop on the B-Ball court and Hop whenever I see or Play B-Ball I'll always

Think of you and the lesson you taught me and my son on and off the court. I know that he will always be in our Hearts. Much Luv from the Chris Lane, Lil Chris

& Lavern Lane. Keisha I don't know where I was going with this but if you could put this out for me I would be most greatful. Love Chris.....



NORTHSIDE J-VILLE HIT"EM UP SHERWOOD

Christopher Lane

November 29, 2001

I met "HOP" in 1992, if not earlier,in GUAM. Back when we were all so young and enjoying life to the fullest. It seems like only yesterday when I ran into you at the exchange,in Norfolk. As always, you greeted me with a smile. That explains why everytime I close my eyes all memories of you are of your warm friendly smile. You will truly be missed by so many people. May God Bless your family during this time of bereavement. Love Ladonna "LD"

LADONNA GILL

November 29, 2001

I never had the chance to meet the hero Mr Willie Hopkins, but I had the honor to work with a heros mother for many of years, Ms Bettie Hopkins and I would just like to say that you and your family are in my prayers and weeping last for a night but joy shall come in the morning. God is now and forever in controll. GOD BLESS.

Gregory Walker

November 29, 2001

To the Family,



I work with Willie's Mother. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. May God Bless all of you.

Janet Murtadhaa

November 28, 2001

Betty Ann Bogusz

November 28, 2001

May God keep you strong in your time of need and continue to bless yor family. Sincerly,James Love

James Love

November 28, 2001

To The Family:



May the prayers that are prayed bring peace and comfort to each of you daily. Please keep in mind, His Eyes are on the Sparrow and he watches over each and everyone of Willie Lee Hopkin's family members.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!

Ms. Lynn Flournoy

November 28, 2001

I was truly sadden to hear of your loss. My sympathy goes out to the family. May God continue to strengthen you during this time. I met HOP at NCTS, Washington (Washington Navy Yard). He had such a great personality, always smiling and a friend to all. He will surely be missed.

Linda Herbert

November 28, 2001

To the Family of a dear friend:



The one that we have loved and lost will always be with us in memory and in prayer for the love between you is a spiritual bond that death cannot sever. As impossible as it may seem right now, a time will come when we will be able to think of our wonderful brother and feel the sacred connection between us without pain and empintess. So to the family of my dear friend and shipmate, You will heal. In your own time and your own way. The one that you have loved and lost would want it that way.

God bless you and your family.

Penny Allison

November 28, 2001

I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Hopkins family in their time of sorrow. I didn't know Willie personally but I work with his mother. I want the family to know that my prayers are with them and may God bless them and keep them.

Kia Polk

November 28, 2001

I didn't know him but I work with his mother. My prayers go out to the entire family.

MICHELE DOWDY

November 28, 2001

I met Hop in 1995, I spent a lot of quality time with him. I kept in touch with Hop until the past two years. It's funny how you loose touch with people, but you always think you will talk to them later. I'm very sad that he is no longer with us. I miss him so much already! Hop was the type of person that could make you laugh even when you felt down. He was a very caring person. The Hop I knew was always there for you. I know in my heart that he is walking with angles now. The one big thing we had in common was that we both loved Prince. Hop was a very musical person, and I enjoyed the times I spent with him just listening to his great music collection that he had. He had a wonderful voice when he sang. I could go on forever about all the great things about him. I just want to say that I'm grateful for the times that I had with him, and that I will always cherish them,

Lolo

Marlo Bell

November 28, 2001

I work with Willie's Mom Betty and want to send my love.



Jan Thomas

Janice Thomas

November 28, 2001

I would the family to know the Hop was a very nice youngman, he had a very kind heart. I'm so sorry that this had to happend to a youngman with a bright future. I know he has now found peace. You will always be in my prayers.



Marcia Hawkins

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Marcia Hawkins

November 28, 2001

I had the pleasure of knowing Hops, maybe not as long as some others, but I knew him to be a very friendly and kind person always greeting you with a BIG SMILE. We don't know WHY, and we don't QUESTION GOD, we must trust in his Wisdom and know that HOP'S works here on earth were done and our FATHER said "Your Works are Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant now come home and REST in ME". To the Hopkin's Family be strong in the LORD and he will give you PEACE.

Joyce Love

November 28, 2001

I did not know Willie but I heard alot about him. My condolences to you, his family and know that he had people who cared and are saddened of his loss.

Brenda Collins

November 28, 2001

Hop was a dear and special friend and this is a little something to think about:

PART OF OUR HEARTS FOREVER

Could we ever forgrt your sparkling eyes or the way you brightened each day, or your smile which is etched in our memories, so you're never far away? Could we ever forget those priceless moments? The answer, of course, is never. For you'll be part of our hearts forever. Your lil sis Neatha

Neatha Sanders

November 28, 2001

It's so hard to believe that you're gone. I'll miss your surprise phone calls and the way that you made me laugh.



My prayers go out to the family of Willie Lee Hopkins



Ruth

Ruth Campfield

November 28, 2001

It grieves my heart to hear of your loss. I had the honor and privilege to work with HOP at NCTS Washington, and he was the best of the best, kind, thoughtful, hard working and always full of surprises.



HOP you will be missed dearly by me, the laughs we shared and the warmth of your smile. I'm proud that I could call you friend.



To the family, be strong in the lord and and know that his love will see you through. We can not question God, for his wisdom is great and he knows what's best. Be encouraged and know that you are in my prayers.



Dark clouds may come, and the rain may fall and it seems there's no hope at all but soon the sun will shine and the rain will disappear, don't worry Christ is near, stand still, hold your peace and see the salvation, I'm praying for you.

I Love you most much,

Nita

ANITA GRAY

November 28, 2001

i didn't know you that well but you sure sould cook some greens...you will be missed



gwen

gwendolyn perkins

November 28, 2001

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