Jonathan Hopkins

"Jonathan Hopkins, 62, of Baton Rouge passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was born July 8, 1955 in Zwolle, Louisiana, where he grew up and lived until his high school graduation in 1973. When he reached driving age, you could see him most Saturdays delivering groceries all over town. He then worked his way through college at LSU in Baton Rouge earning a Civil Engineering degree in 1985, and earned the designation of Registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana and Mississippi. He worked in the petrochemical industry for 25 years serving as Lead Civil/Structural Engineer on numerous projects throughout the region. His love of drawing and art was illustrated in the meticulous attention to detail in his drawings. He always wanted his projects to be completed with the utmost integrity and professionalism. Jonathan was preceded in death by his parents, William Spencer Hopkins, Sr. (Bill), and Selma Lefkovits Hopkins. He is survived by his siblings, William Spencer Hopkins, Jr. and Millicent Louise Hopkins of Baton Rouge, Emily Hopkins Brown and husband Mark of Plano, Texas and a nephew Bryan Brown and wife Grace, of Kansas City, Missouri. Jonathan was also blessed with an extended family including his step-mother, Evelyn Hopkins (deceased), step-brother David Hall and wife Debbie, step-sisters Dolly Cooper and husband Joe, Sandra Shelton, and Andrea Armstrong and husband Don; Billie Claire and Tom Fore Phillips (deceased) of Baton Rouge, his dear aunt and uncle, whom he lived with for a time during his college years; his cousins who were more like brothers, Louis Phillips and wife Yvette (their children Michaella and Isaac), Ben Phillips and wife Molly (their children Emily Rachel and Savannah) and Tom Bryan Phillips who predeceased him. An avid reader, Jonathan was particularly fond of history. He also enjoyed the entertainment world of music and movies, of which he had a varied and interesting collection. He couldn't watch or listen to some of his favorites too many times. The internet provided an open book of old songs and movies he could find and be so delighted that they were right at his fingertips. He was a proud Louisiana native, and relished in the folklore and history that could be found in all parts of the state. A memorial service will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. in Baton Rouge, on Saturday, March 24, at 3 p.m. with visitation from 1:30 until time of service. Memorial donations to the LSU Rural Life Museum are welcomed.