Joel G. Hopkins, age 71 of Bellevue passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. He was born December 16, 1946 in Doniphan, Missouri the son of Frank and Diries (Kemp) Hopkins. He married Henrietta Huff on July 6, 2005 in Prestonsburg, KY and she survives. He was preceded in death by both his parents and brothers, Billy Hopkins and Lonnie Hopkins.
Joel was employed with VL Rampe and was a long standing member of the Knights of Columbus for over 30 years in Albion. He enjoyed growing flowers, gardening vegetables, fishing, hunting, raising chickens and loved to golf. Family was very important to Joel and he cherished time spent with his family and his beloved dog, Puffer.
In addition to his loving wife, Henrietta, Joel also leaves to cherish his memory a son, Gabriel Hopkins, daughter, Janelle (Nathan) Mujahid, step-son, Damon Warner, step-daughter, Paula Stilson, granddaughter, Mercedes Hopkins, step-granddaughters, Brooke Robinson, Blaire Robinson, Scottlyn Stilson, grandson, Hafiz Mujahid, granddaughters, Alimah Mujahid, Aziza Mujahid, great-granddaughter, Mia Libunao; brother Douglas (Mary) Hopkins; Sister-in-law Maria Hopkins; nephews Pete Hopkins and Thomas Hopkins “Bo”.
Joel’s family will celebrate his life on Monday, April 23, 2018 with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at J. Kevin Tidd funeral Home, 811 Finley Dr., Albion with Reverend Earl Martin officiating. Cremation to follow the service.
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