Obituaries
Remembering Freddie Lee Hopson, Jr. of Pensacola
Freddie Lee Hopson, Jr. was born on July 8, 1949, in Willisville, Arkansas. He was the firstborn son to the late Freddie Lee Hopson, Sr. Thankfully, God blessed Freddie Jr. with something most of us never experience, having three mothers…
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- Freddie Lee Hopson, Jr. served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
- He was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and attended the University of Central Arkansas.
- Freddie is survived by his children and family members, including his brother Andrew Hopson in Pensacola.
Freddie Lee Hopson, Jr., a beloved member of the Pensacola community, passed away recently. Born on July 8, 1949, in Willisville, Arkansas, he was the firstborn son of the late Freddie Lee Hopson, Sr. Freddie’s life was enriched by the love of three mothers: the late Annie Pearl Mitchell, the late Rosie Lee Williams, and his devoted mother, Vira Louise Hopson.
Freddie accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at a young age and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church in Buckner, Arkansas. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1968 and pursued further education at the University of Central Arkansas. His journey took him to Inglewood, California, for two years before he courageously answered the call to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. For his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal and was recognized as an Expert Marksman with the M16 rifle.
In his professional life, Freddie worked as a Traveling Manager and carpenter with Greenhut Construction Company, Inc., traveling extensively across the United States.
Freddie is preceded in death by several family members, including his grandmother and his wife, Deborah Hopson. He is survived by his children, Sharren Hopson and Trayvon Hopson, as well as his mother, Vira Hopson, and his siblings, including Dr. Joyce Hopson and Andrew Hopson, who resides in Pensacola. Additionally, he leaves behind a wide network of relatives and friends who cherished him.
The community of Pensacola honors Freddie’s memory and the legacy of love he leaves behind.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting originally published by Joe Morris Funeral Home (Pensacola). Read the original story.
