James Walter Hopkins Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Walter Hopkins of Weymouth, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 82, on January 4, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Walter Hopkins to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James A. Hopkins and Helen V. Hopkins (Lauderdale); and his wife Cheryl A. Hopkins (Sparrow). He is survived by: his child Sheriann Devine; his grandchildren, Megan Howe, Breanna Bowker, Ashley Hopkins-Owens, Shawn, Evan and Sydney Hopkins; his great grandchildren, Willow, Wesley Howe and Kadin Hopkins; and his sisters, Carolyn Shellhorn (Albert) of Independence and Sue Manz (late Joe) of Lubbock, Texas.. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South (809 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home (809 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190). The military honors was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.
DUE TO CEMETERY FLORAL RESTRICTIONS: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in James' name to the Alzheimers Association, MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.
