Hopkins, Charles Keith

Services for Charles Keith Hopkins, 59, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, 
October 25, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with 
Bishop Johnson officiating. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral 
Home of Longview. Mr. Hopkins passed away Saturday afternoon, October 21, 2006, 
at his home. Charles was born November 29, 1946, in Dallas, to Algie and Lou 
Dean Hopkins. He lived in Longview most of his life and graduated from Pine 
Tree High School in 1965. Mr. Hopkins proudly served his country during the 
Vietnam War in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. He 
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Charles loved 
playing baseball and watching his grandson with all his sports. He was a loving 
husband, father, and grandfather and was loved by all his friends. He was 
preceded in death by his mother; and one brother, Terry Hopkins. Survivors 
include his wife of 37 years, Betty Hopkins; daughter, Wendy Whlir of Longview; 
son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Kristi Hopkins of Longview; grandchildren, 
Robby Garcia and Lilly Whlir; one sister, Susan Erwin; and one brother, Doyle 
Shadowen. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, 
October 24, 2006, at the funeral home. A memorial guestbook may be signed 
online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 10/24/2006.