Merrell Jay Hopson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Merrell Jay Hopson of Roanoke, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 24, 2025 at the age of 66. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Merrell Jay's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He is survived by: his sons, James Chisom and Jason Hopson; and his brothers, Ray Hopson and George Hopson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory

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March 4, 2025

Matt Thurman wrote a sympathy message

“Merrell had been my machinist sinçe I was 16 years old when I first started wrenching he had an art form with engines that could never be beaten I sent so many customers his way to get their engines fixed or rebuilt their will never be another like him”

January 27, 2025

James Chisom wrote a sympathy message

“He was a jack of all trades but he loved building his engines”

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