Roy Clarence Hopson

1925 - 2016

Roy Clarence Hopson obituary, 1925-2016, Diboll, TX

BORN

1925

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Oakley-Metcalf Funeral Home

412 East Shepard @ Montrose

Lufkin, Texas

Roy Hopson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 19, 2016.

Services for Roy Clarence Hopson, 90, of Diboll, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Paul Mettlen and Pastor Myrton Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery.
Mr. Hopson was born December 31, 1925 in Angelina County, Texas, the son of the late Myrtle Ida (Dickerson) and Madison Royne Hopson. He passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in a local nursing facility.
Mr. Hopson proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 7th Infantry. He loved music, wood working, gardening and building clocks, and playing the harmonica at the Rock House in Lufkin. He was a member of Lufkin's First Church of the Nazarene and attended Promise Land Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Hopson and her children, Paul, Louise, Mary, Betty, Linda, and Joe; son, Mark Hopson; grandchildren, Miranda Brooks, Blythe Hopson and Dane Hopson; great-grandchild, Jamie Brooks; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Dorothy Hopson; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hopson was preceded in death by his first wife, Jackie Hopson; brother, Jack Hopson; and sisters, Teresa Hopson Wagner and Marie Hopson Williford.
Pallbearers will be Tadd Price, Don Chancelor, Joe Mettlen, Roper Brooks, Cord Rodriguez and Paul Mettlen, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home

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May 26, 2016

Caryn Hopson Dupree

I have good memories with Uncle Bubba. As a child growing up he was my favorite Uncle. During my teenage years I would see him every Saturday morning when he would come to the house and have coffee with dad. I will always treasure the talent of his wood work in the things he built me from tv stand,night stands and bookshelves to clocks and crosses. He will missed but I look forward to seeing him again one day.

May 25, 2016

travis ainsworth

sorry to hear of the death of Clarence-he was my friend-he was one of the finest person I have known

May 21, 2016

sorry to hear of the death of Clarence-he was my friend and one of the best persons I have known !!

May 20, 2016

Sharon Roberts Bereavement Coordinator

Heart to Heart Hospice extends it's condolences to the family of Mr. Roy Hopson.

May 20, 2016

Christal Mosley

The moment we met Clarence we just love him to pieces..He was married to grandmaw Pauline and he was also our neighbor..from gardening,to baking us some of the best pies and cakes ever, to playing beautiful music, and telling us his life story that was so enjoyable, he was a fine man and we will always love and remember him....thank u papaw Clarence.... R.I.P. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

May 20, 2016

Clarence was the first to welcome us to the neighborhood. He taught me about our pecans & pears. Thank you for your knowledge. I will miss your warm smile and wave. Rest in peace dear friend.

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