HOUSTON - William Curtis Thomas Hopkins, 27, from Houston, passed away suddenly on Monday, Jan. 14, 2014. William was born on December 9, 1986 in Milford. "Will", as he was affectionately called by his family, attended Cape Henlopen High School and Delaware Technical and Community College. He worked as a laborer at Mountaire and Perdue Farms. He enjoyed listening to music, singing hip hop, writing musical lyrics and creating electronic beats. William loved to engage in the art of laughter; he was charming, loveable and very well-mannered. He had a radiant smile and brought sunshine to his family and friends. His ever-present calm demeanor and mental focus allowed him to unexpectedly deliver his daughter, Ava Kamille, at home on March 2, 2009. "Hop", as he was socially called by his friends, was a loyal, dependable, and authentic friend. William was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel and Dorothy Hopkins and William and Cleo Haines. He is survived by his parents, Delbert Hopkins and Rochelle Moore (Marshall); two daughters, Jade and Ava Hopkins; brother, Delbert Hopkins, II; grandparents, Othar and Mattie Hurst; aunts, Deena Farrington (Johnny), Rosalyn Ingram (John), Gloria Thayer (Leon), Virginia Atkinson, Devinia Briddell, Rita Hurst, Denise Figeroa, Glenda Houston (Jerome) and Margaretta McDonald; uncles, Alex Becton, Milford Becton, Otha Hurst, Wilbert Hurst, Dwayne Hopkins and Devon Hopkins (Cheryl); former wife, Shaunda Moore; and a host of cousins, extended family and friends. The funeral service will be 12 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church, 13724 S. Old State Road, Ellendale, where friends may visit two hours before the service. Burial will be at Milford Community Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to assist with funeral costs to Miller Funeral and Cremation Services,15522 S. Dupont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952. Professional services entrusted to Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, 302-734-8100 & 302-947-1144 www.millerfuneralandcremation.com.