Johnny J. Hopkins

We had such a great day last Thanksgiving Day and I am trying so hard dad to be strong & remember the good times but dad its getting harder everyday to go on without you & mom! I hurt so bad & regret so much the way we 4 have fallen apart! Please keep praying for us & know we miss you & love you so much!! I miss all our "silly jokes" & being able to take care of you! I love you both! Di

Diane McLaughlin 2 weeks ago

sugar bear

hi papal yea its me i know you are prob thinkin what in the heck took me so long but its just been diffuclt for me to talk to you im missin you badley things just are not the same and never will be without you here give my granny a big hug and tell her i love her and know that im doing ok and i will be ok so dont worry i love you love your sugar bear danielle

Becky Coleman (Daughter) 4 weeks ago

Forever Remember

Dear John,
I am so sorry I was sick and could not come to your wake and funeral.I heart is Just broken that you and Pat are gone.I sure miss you picking on me when I came down.You always made me feel like one of your kids. I would have been so proud to call you my dad.I will say John I'm so proud to have known you.I will make you and Pat a promise. I will always be here for Becky. I love her as if she was my own sister.Good times and bad we always found each other again. My own mom loved Becky.You are so sadly missed John.I say a prayer every night to my mom and dad and to you and Pat.Makes me feel like your here in spirit.Have a wonderful rest my dear friend.
Love & Hugs
Reenie xxoo

Maureen Grady October 26, 2009

" my charlie brown"

Hey Dad,
I came up & decorated mom & your grave, I know the whole time I could hear you yelling "Di why in the world are you spending money on those flowers & saddle and I am yelling back "dad my mom loves this & she deserves the best & you just chill out and deal with it!! Besides I stopped on the way home in Winchester & got 2 sugar creme pies and 1 pecan pie, so of course that would make you happy ( a sugar creme pie) & I would let you eat all you want and not tell the other kids!! Right little buddy!! God I miss you so much & all our silly little night time talks and laughter!! I know you are with mom & that is where you heart is!! Love you Diane

Diane McLaughlin October 14, 2009

Saw a golf cart in the alley and thought it was you....and then I remembered you aren't here anymore. I miss our golf cart rides, our late night talks, your funny phone calls...I just miss you..Love, Becky

Becky Coleman (Daughter) October 6, 2009

Miss you Grandpa!

I miss you and love you so much Grandpa!

Stacey Cremers (Granddaughter) October 3, 2009

I miss you dad and I will til the end....
I'll see you again in Heaven above,
give mom a hug and send her my love

Becky Coleman (Daughter) October 2, 2009

Promises

Your lip was stiff, your face was dry,
you didnt want me to see you cry.
I close my eyes and hear you say,
"Don't worry honey, we'll be okay."
"You take care of me, and I will you,"
now that you're gone, what will I do?

Missing you badly tonight!

Becky Coleman (Daughter) August 24, 2009

Dad it's been 4 weeks today we buried you but yet it seems just like yesterday!! You were all our strength and rock thru the storms of life! I will never forget all the funny stories & silly faces and last but not least the way you got excited about snack times & ice cream treats in the hospitals!! You gave Becky & me so many hours happiness and memories to help comfort!! I feel so alone and sad with you gone! love Diane

Diane McLaughlin August 20, 2009

DAD I DID NOT ALWAYS UNDERSTAND YOU OR YOUR ACTIONS BUT LATER IN LIFE I SAW A DIFRENT YOU AND MORE MADE SENCE TO ME.TWOARDS THE END I DID NOT RECONISE YOU I WAS LOOKING FOR THE GIANT OF A MAN YOU ALWAYS WERE. I DID NOT WANT TO BE THERE AT THE END,AND NOW I SURE WISH I WASENT.I NO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I MEAN.I AM THANKFUL FOR ARE LAST TALK I NO YOU UNDERSTOOD AND I BELIEVE THAT HELPED YOU KNOW IT WAS OK TO GO SEE MOM.BUT I WONDER WHO I WILL TALK TO NOW. YOU AND MOM WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ALL OF US.I WILL KEEP MY PROMISES I MADE TO YOU.AND I NO YOU SEE WHAT IS GOING ON IM DOING MY BEST.I NO YOU TO ARE GUIDING ME AND SURE THANK GOD FOR THAT.ILL SEE YOU SOON LOVE RONNIE

Ron Hopkins (Son) August 15, 2009