James Andrew "Mike" Hopkins

In 1939, after the death of his mother, the family moved to Austin where Mike worked for the Interstate Theaters while attending Austin High School, Saint Edward’s and The University of Texas.

During World War ll he saw action in Tinian and Saipan while serving in the Navy with his brother Bob. After the war, Mike returned to managing several Austin theaters.

In 1948, Mike married Jean Nelligan at the original Saint Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church. They raised seven sons and one daughter.

After leaving the theater business, Mike worked for Reserve Life and Bankers Life Insurance Companies. He joined Nash Phillips Copus Realty in 1967 where he enjoyed selling, training, managing and opening new subdivisions for over 25 years. He also became a real estate broker and operated Hopkins-Kelley Realty with his good friend Bart Kelley.

Mike was proceeded in death by his mother and father, four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by brothers Paul and Walter and sister Helen. Also survived by Jean; seven sons, James (Ann), Steve, Mark (Janell), John, Joe (Ronda), Bill (Marlene) and Michael; and his one daughter Kathryn Murphy (Gary). He has 24 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Mike was a very compassionate family man with a great sense of humor and a love for people.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cook Walden Funeral Home 6100 N Lamar Blvd. Rosary and Wake Thursday, June 21st 5:00 pm at 11917 West Cow Path Austin, Tx. 78727. Funeral Friday, June 22nd 10:00 am at Saint Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church and followed by a military graveside service at Assumption Cemetery.

Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful nurses and staff at Heartland Healthcare for their love and tender care of Mike during his stay.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Sister Mary Andrew Muhl’s order, Sisters of Saint Mary Namur, 909 West Shaw St., Fort Worth, Texas 76110 or www.ssmnwestern.com.

Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com