Everett C. Hopkins, 88

LEXINGTON, W. Va. - Everett C. Hopkins of Lexington, formerly of Lewes, Del., entered the Lord"s presence Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at Lexington Memorial Hospital, following complications from a stroke on Aug. 9. He was 88.

Mr. Hopkins was born May 9, 1919, to Laura (Futcher) and James Woolsey Hopkins.

He maintained an insurance business in his home for over 50 years, in addition to being engaged in farming.

Mr. Hopkins was a member of Conley"s Methodist Church, Lewes, where he taught Sunday school, was a member of the men"s quartet, and held various church leadership roles.

During the 1950s, he sang in the "Precious Memories" quartet from the live weekly radio program bearing the same name.

Mr. Hopkins was a member of the Gideon"s International and held various offices in his local camp.

He derived great pleasure from his involvement in the Lord"s work.

Mr. Hopkins was also a member of the Grange for over 50 years, having served as master of Coolspring and Henlopen granges, Sussex County Pomona Grange, state chaplain for the Delaware State Grange, and represented the Delaware State Grange on the Governor"s Task Force on the Inland Bays from 1983 to 1984.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace Conaway Hopkins; a daughter, Judith Briggs and her husband, Bobby, of Lexington; a brother, Ernest F. Hopkins and his wife, Joy, of Lewes; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Millsboro, Del., where friends and family may call Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.

Interment will be at Conley"s Chapel Cemetery, Lewes.

The family requests memorials be made to Conley"s Methodist Church, 22150 Robinsonville Road, Lewes, DE 19958; or The Gideon"s International, P.O. Box 281, Millsboro, DE 19966.