Scotty Roderick Hopkins Sr.

Scotty Roderick Hopkins Sr. was born Oct. 1, 1978, in Osceola to the late Rev. Dr. Robert Hopkins Sr. and Jeanette Cannon. His late uncle Dewitt Brooks Sr. helped raise Scotty and was more like a father to him. Scotty accepted Christ at an early age. He served under the leadership of Bishop James Sims Sr. at First Baptist of Dell. As an adult Scotty served under the leadership of his father, Dr. Robert Hopkins Sr., at Morning Star Baptist Church of Blytheville and followed his father to St. Mark Full Gospel. While under his father’s leadership Scotty was ordained and licensed as a minister. While a member of Morning Star he served as the youth pastor. In 2013, Scotty was elected to be the pastor of Northside Missionary Baptist Church in Kennett, Mo.

Scotty’s motto in life was “Sky's the Limit”. Scotty enjoyed being a salesman as well as smelling good and looking good. Scotty doted himself on his appearance and riding in nice cars. Scotty was very extravagant and didn’t mind showing it either with his gold teeth, gold rings, gold necklaces and every pair of Air Jordans to match his outfit. Scotty really loved preaching the word of God and loved going to church. His favorite song to sing was “He’s Calling Me."

Scotty departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at his home in Blytheville at the age of 43. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Robert Hopkins Sr.; his mother, Jeanette Cannon; his brother, James Christopher Brimlett; and his uncle, Dewitt Brooks Sr.

Scotty leaves to forever cherish his memories his wife, Cyntwynet Hopkins of the home; four sons, Milakyi Hopkins, Scavaydreon (Tayveona) Hopkins of Blytheville, Kenan Ayers of Senatobia, Miss., and Scotty Hopkins Jr. of Blytheville; four daughters, Jennique Hopkins of Jonesboro, Skadazah Hopkins of Jonesboro, Nakyjah Robinson of Blytheville, Diamond Watson of Atlanta, Ga.; six brothers, Alfred Brimlett of Blytheville, Robert (Lisa) Hopkins Jr. of Blytheville, Antoine Hopkins of Blytheville, Zackery Brooks of Blytheville, Larry (LaTonya) Mosley of Osceola, Andre Chapman of Nashville, Tenn.; three sisters, LaCandra (Joe) Lewis of Blytheville, Tekeysha Mosely of Blytheville, Tamara Cothran of Dallas, Texas; his stepmother, Mary Hopkins (Ma) of Blytheville; in-laws, Beatrice (Albert) Davis of Blytheville, Gregory Burton of Milwaukee, Wis.; aunts, Selma Bass, Gladys James, Willie Mae Crawford, Anna Robinson, Elnora Luster, Juanita Bradley (all of Blytheville), and Norma Marshall of Kennett, Mo., Vera James, Mae Sanders, Helen Langley, Minnie (Emmanuel) Johnson, Mary Fair; uncles, Leroy Davis and Rev. Gerald (Regina) Hopkins Sr.; nine grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 19, from 7-9 p.m. at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation, 634 W. Main Street, Blytheville. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville.

Services are provided by Gary Wolfe at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation, Blytheville, 870-900-0010.