Bobby Hopkins

Bobby Joe Hopkins, age 77, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born August 10, 1937 in Kingsville to J.C. Hopkins and Gladys Rhoda Hopkins. Bobby was well known in the Kingsville community as a sales representative at Neessen Chevrolet Buick GMC Trucks in Kingsville. After graduating from H.M. King High School in 1955, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He received multiple college degrees from Texas A&I University. He taught English in Alice, Texas and helped start the Head Start Program in Kingsville. He was a past member of various community organizations. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Javelinas and Brahmas.
Bobby Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Mills..
He is survived by two sons, Bradley Joseph Hopkins (Maria Elena) of Laredo, Texas, and William Clifford Hopkins of Kingsville; daughter, Lydia Ashworth Teague of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter, Alicia Mae of Laredo; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will take place after 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church with Fr. James Stembler as celebrant. Burial will follow in Kingsville at Chamberlain Cemetery. After the graveside service, a reception will follow to celebrate Bobby Joe's life.
Memorials may be made to the Javelina Athletic Department, MSC 202, 700 University Blvd., Kingsville, Texas 78363.
Condolences may be offered at www.turcottepipermortuary.com.
Services are entrusted to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas.

The Car Salesman's Prayer
God, grant me the will to do my job, to make my calls, to demonstrate my product, Grant me the humility to accept rebuff with grace; discourtesy with a grin; disappointment with resolve, Grant me the courage to face all obstacles, competitive or otherwise, with determination and grit, Grant me enthusiasm that I may impart this to my prospect, Grant me stability so that I may remain true to myself in time of success , Grant me vision that I may conserve the profit of today(s) sale against the expense of tomorrow(s) failure, And, God, of course, above all , grant me the favor of my prospect(s) signature on the dotted line!
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Visitation

Visitation

TurcottePiper Mortuary Chapel
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Thursday, July 2, 2015
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel
205 General Cavazos Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363
Thursday, July 2, 2015
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Gertrude Catholic Church
1120 South Eighth Street
Kingsville, TX  78363
Friday, July 3, 2015
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Chamberlain Cemetery
735 West Caesar Avenue
Kingsville, TX  78363

Memorial Contributions

MSC 202, 700 University Blvd.
Kingsville, TX  78363