Hardy Adron Hopkins Jr.

Hardy A. Hopkins, Jr peacefully passed into Jesus’ arms while surrounded by family on 06/06/2024 at 10:30 am after a brief illness.

Hardy accepted Jesus as his Savior at a young age and was a member of Istrouma Ascension Baptist Church in Prairieville LA

Hardy was a strong yet calm man who met life with confidence and a smile. He easily made friends and was respected by many. His family never questioned his love and they knew he always “had their back”.

He graduated from Vidalia High School in Vidalia LA (1968) and Northeast Louisiana University School of Business in Monroe LA (1981).

He was employed by Louisiana Machinery Co, Inc (Louisiana CAT) for 48 years and developed lasting friendships and family that existed until his death. He was the “go-to” man at work and at home.

Hardy was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hardy A. Hopkins Sr, and Elizabeth Rose Hopkins, and his sister, Edith Ann Hopkins.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Mary Ellen Hopkins, Prairieville LA; son, Jeffrey Hopkins (Sue), Brock TX; and daughter, Kimberly Luebkeman (Bill), Prairieville LA; sister, Mary Beard, Vidalia, LA; brother, Thomas Hopkins, Makanda, IL. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren whom he loved and was so proud of, Krystle Gallegos, Bossier City LA; Hannah Hopkins, Arlington TX; Clay Hopkins and Hope Hopkins, Brock TX; and Jacob Luebkeman, Prairieville LA. He had the added blessing of having 4 great grandsons, Aiden Hoffman, Juan Gallegos, Jaylin Gallegos, and Eli Gallegos, Bossier City LA. and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Our thanks go to his family, friends, as well as his Louisiana CAT family for their prayers, support, and comfort. We loved him dearly but knowing so many others did as well is truly a blessing.

Thanks and gratitude are also extended to the ICU nurses and Dr Shafi Mohamed at Ochsner Medical Center for their tireless efforts on Hardy’s behalf and for their compassion for his family.

A family memorial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate memorials to the charity or church of your choice.