Howard "Myles" Hopkins

Funeral services for Howard "Myles" Hopkins, 70 of Ferriday, LA will be held Wednesday June 8, 2016 at Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church in Ferriday, LA at 11 a.m. with Rev. Truman Staggs officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the church beginning at 9 am until 11 am. Interment will follow at Natchez City Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Howard Myles Hopkins was born on Saturday, January 12, 1946 in Natchez, MS to Jack G. and Marjorie Rabb Hopkins, Sr. and passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He grew up in Waterproof, LA where he graduated from Waterproof High School. Myles then attended and graduated from Louisiana Tech University as a Certified Public Accountant. He continued to be one of LA Techs most loyal fans. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Myles served his country in the US Air Force during Viet Nam War where he was stationed in Guam. He was a past president of the Ferriday Rotary Club and continued to be an active member, also was past presidents of Huntington School Board and the Ferriday Chamber of Commerce. He was “Honorary Mayor” of the Panola Woods Subdivision. Myles was also a member and treasurer of Jackson Point Hunting Club and a member of the Ferriday Jaycees. As a member of Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church, Myles served on the finance Committee and the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Myles was a partner in Switzer, Hopkins and Mange, CPA Firm before joining Silas Simmons and Co. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack Gibson Hopkins, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Katherine S. Thomas. Myles is survived by his wife of 39 years, Genevieve Smith Hopkins of Ferriday, LA; son, Benjamin Myles Hopkins and wife Lissa Grantham Hopkins of Ferriday, LA; granddaughter, Henlee Marie Hopkins of Ferriday, LA; brother, Mike Hopkins and wife Brenda of Natchez, MS; brothers-in-law, Audley Smith and wife Peggy and Allen R. Thomas; and sisters-in-law, Charlotte Gandy and Mary Helen McCoy and husband Michael. Pallbearers will be James King, Bobby James, Tom Milliken, Barry Maxwell, Bill Colvin, and Mike Rabb. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Switzer, Billy Rucker, Dr. Robert Freedman, Dr. Maurice Gremillion, and Jerry McDonald

Howard "Myles" Hopkins

January 12, 1956 - June 6, 2016