William Hopkins Obituary William T. Hopkins, III August 24, 1960 - January 4, 2015 Franklin - William Trenholm "Bill" Hopkins, III, 54, passed away January 4, 2015. Born in Franklin, he was predeceased by his mother, Phyllis Vaughan Hopkins. Bill was a graduate of Ferrum College and a member of High Street United Methodist Church. He was the Director of Zoning and Planning for the Town of Smithfield, a member of Huntedale Ruritan Club and Board of Directors of Southampton Academy. Bill enjoyed his position as Director of Zoning and Planning for the Town of Smithfield and was very supportive of the activities within the community and loved the people he worked with. He enjoyed golf, was an avid hunter, a lover of nature, and an incredible cook. Bill had a compassionate spirit and was always willing to assist others. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter and being involved in her life. Survivors include his wife, Lou Anne Bryant Hopkins; his daughter, Rachael Vaughan Hopkins; his father, John Clinkscales Hopkins (Gretchen); two brothers, John T. Hopkins (Nancy) and Charles Vaughan Hopkins (Peggy); niece and nephews, Megan and Matt (Amanda) Hopkins and Dana Haake (Emily); and father and mother-in-law, W. T. and Mary Elizabeth Bryant. A memorial service will be held at 5 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Southampton Academy. Officiating will be, Scott Wasdin, Bill s close friend. Memorial donations may be made to Southampton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Road, Courtland, VA 23837. www.wrightfuneralhome.org William Hopkins Obituary (1960 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2891594 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/william-hopkins-obituary?id=22520594 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/william-t-hopkins-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary William Trenholm "Bill" Hopkins, III, born on 24 August 1960, passed away on 4 January 2015. He was a dedicated community member, a loving father, and an avid outdoorsman, remembered for his compassionate spirit and culinary skills. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held on 7 January 2015, at Southampton Academy. Memorial donations were suggested to Southampton Academy, located at 26495 Old Plank Road, Courtland, VA 23837. Burial details were not provided. ## The Edited Obituary William T. Hopkins, III 24 August 1960 - 4 January 2015 Franklin - William Trenholm "Bill" Hopkins, III, 54, passed away 4 January 2015. Born in Franklin, he was predeceased by his mother, Phyllis Vaughan Hopkins. Bill was a graduate of Ferrum College and a member of High Street United Methodist Church. He was the Director of Zoning and Planning for the Town of Smithfield, a member of Huntedale Ruritan Club, and Board of Directors of Southampton Academy. Bill enjoyed his position as Director of Zoning and Planning for the Town of Smithfield and was very supportive of the activities within the community and loved the people he worked with. He enjoyed golf, was an avid hunter, a lover of nature, and an incredible cook. Bill had a compassionate spirit and was always willing to assist others. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his daughter and being involved in her life. Survivors include his wife, Lou Anne Bryant Hopkins; his daughter, Rachael Vaughan Hopkins; his father, John Clinkscales Hopkins (Gretchen); two brothers, John T. Hopkins (Nancy) and Charles Vaughan Hopkins (Peggy); niece and nephews, Megan and Matt (Amanda) Hopkins and Dana Haake (Emily); and father and mother-in-law, W. T. and Mary Elizabeth Bryant. A memorial service will be held at 5 PM Wednesday, 7 January 2015, at Southampton Academy. Officiating will be Scott Wasdin, Bill's close friend. Memorial donations may be made to Southampton Academy, 26495 Old Plank Road, Courtland, VA 23837. www.wrightfuneralhome.org William Hopkins Obituary (1960 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Trenholm Bill Hopkins, III | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 54 years | | Birth | 24 August 1960; Franklin, VA | | Death | 4 January 2015; Franklin, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------------|----------------------|--------------| | William Trenholm Bill Hopkins, III | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Lou Anne Bryant Hopkins | Spouse | Unknown | | Rachael Vaughan Hopkins | Child | Unknown | | John Clinkscales Hopkins | Parent | Unknown | | Phyllis Vaughan Hopkins | Parent (Predeceased) | -- | | John T. Hopkins | Brother | Unknown | | Charles Vaughan Hopkins | Brother | Unknown | | Megan Hopkins | Niece | Unknown | | Matt Hopkins | Nephew | Unknown | | Dana Haake | Niece | Unknown | | W. T. Bryant | Father-in-law | Unknown | | Mary Elizabeth Bryant | Mother-in-law | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. William Trenholm "Bill" Hopkins, III, was born on 24 August 1960 in Franklin, Virginia. 2. He passed away on 4 January 2015, at the age of 54. 3. Bill was a graduate of Ferrum College. 4. He was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. 5. Bill served as the Director of Zoning and Planning for the Town of Smithfield. 6. He was a member of the Huntedale Ruritan Club and the Board of Directors of Southampton Academy. 7. Bill enjoyed golf, was an avid hunter, loved nature, and was an incredible cook. 8. He had a compassionate spirit and was always willing to assist others. 9. Bill cherished spending time with his daughter and being involved in her life.