Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr.

Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr., 80, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Laramie, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Beryl M. Hopkins, Sr. and Martha Solomon Hopkins; and was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan Hopkins; and grandson, Nathaniel Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins had retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, after faithfully serving his country for 22 years. Following his retirement, he went on to work as an Electrician for 12 years. Beryl was an avid marksman and will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband of 35 years, father, and grandfather. Mr. Hopkins is survived by his loving wife, Linda Anderson Hopkins; five children, Teresa Fraley (Kip), Renee James (Gerry), Michelle Brown (Brian), Charles Cates (Kandy), and Matthew Cates (Chelsea); seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anita Martin (John) and Sheila Hartley (Rodger); and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday May 21, 2025, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, with the Chaplain Curtis Anderson, officiating. Entombment will folllow at Blandford Cemetery. The family will recieve friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Chesterfield Food Bank, 12211 Iron Bridge Rd, Chester, VA 23831.