Leroy "Double L" Hopkins

Mr. Leroy “Double L” Hopkins age 73 of Harrogate, TN was born January 30, 1942 and passed away June 25, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He attended Cave Springs Baptist Church. He was an OTR driver for 53 years. He received several safety commendations. He was a team member of the Million Mile Club. He was very VERY supportive of his children and grandchilds athletics, but most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Hopkins; brothers, Phillip, and Marvin Hopkins ; and wife Kathleen Hopkins.

He is survived by his wife: Kathy Hopkins of Harrogate, TN

Children: Jeff Hopkins of Harrogate, TN

Suzanne & Rafael Gomez of Reston, VA

Kristi and Kyle Sanchez of Knoxville, TN

Grandchildren: Andrew Hopkins of Harrogate, TN

Rhiannon Sanchez of Knoxville, TN

Mother: Lola Hopkins-Abney

Step-Father: Russell Abney of Crab Orchard, KY

2 sisters: Etta Mae Frith

Pernie Shearer & Tony

Brothers: Doug and Lisa Hopkins all of KY

Good Friends: Jason and Ray Boyd

Troy and Wes Bronson

Numerous nieces, nephews and a multitude of relatives and good friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Saturday June 27, 2015 at Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday June 28, 2015 in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Harrogate Cemetery.

Minister: Rev. Mitchell Ferguson

Pallbearers: Jeff Hopkins, Andrew Hopkins, Rafael Gomez, Kyle Sanchez, Jerry Tipton, Buster Middleton, Edwin “Cotton” Berry.

Honorary Pallbearers: His Close Friends.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.