Sam Hopkins, Jr.

1956 ∼ 2010

Sam Hopkins, Jr.

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Samuel Allen Hopkins, Jr., 53, of Beaumont, died Saturday, January 31, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with burial following at Antioch Cemetery in Buna.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Orange.

Born in Orange on August 8, 1956, Sam was the son of Rachel Lou Perry Hopkins and Samuel Allen Hopkins, Sr.

He was a registered nurse and had worked at Christus Hospital St. Mary in Port Arthur.

Sam loved to fish, travel and take cruises.

Preceded in death by his parents, Sam is survived by his sister, Martha Havens of Orange; nephews and nieces, Chad and Rachal Havens, Sarah and Sean Wimberley; great nieces and nephew, Faith and Emily Havens and Alex Wimberley; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Condolences

Anonymous February 1, 2010

Sam was a Good man with a Kind Heart. I am Thankful for the time I got to spend with him. My thoughts and Prayers are with his family. Till we meet again My Friend. God Bless##imported-begin##Jeffrey Dickey##imported-end##

Anonymous February 1, 2010

I was blessed to have Sam as my cousin. We didn't get to see each other often but when we did he always had a smile. He had such a big heart, always showing compassion and concern. He will be missed but we will see him again, praise God! We are and will b##imported-begin##Terri Guidry##imported-end##

Anonymous February 1, 2010

Martha, Thank you so much for taking care of your brother. I tried to go see him several times but either couldn't get him on the phone or he didn't feel like it. I appreciate so much you taking such good care of him and send you hugs for your loss. ##imported-begin##laurie frasier##imported-end##

Anonymous February 1, 2010

Sam, just way to young to leave us, but someone has greater plans for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your circle of friends who all will miss you greatly. I was lucky to have known you. Until we meet again.##imported-begin##Ray Ingram##imported-end##

Anonymous February 1, 2010

Uncle Sam will be greatly missed. He was an excellent cook, had a great sense of humor, and was an admirable man. I am blessed to have known him. Heaven just got a little brighter.##imported-begin##Rachal Havens##imported-end##

Anonymous February 1, 2010

Martha, we are so sorry that we cannot be there as Bobby is just not able to make the trip. We continue to pray for you and ask our Comforter to comfort you as only He can. Love and blessings, Sue and Bobby##imported-begin##Bobby & Sue Perry##imported-end##

Anonymous February 1, 2010

Martha, I hope you know how special your brother was. He was a good friend as a class mate and an even better friend as an adult. I cannot express enough how helpful he was to my family when we needed him. He dropped whatever he was doing to be with me to##imported-begin##Danise Armstrong##imported-end##

Anonymous January 31, 2010

Sam was a friend to all and a very special friend of mine. We graduated together in the 70s helped each other thru the 80s, He nursed my Mom in the 90s and I miss him now.... Your family is in my thoughts and prayers##imported-begin##Denise Barfield Bridgers##imported-end##