On February 19, 2025, Norman Clyde Hopkins passed away peacefully at his home in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

One of eight siblings born to the late Jesse Lee Hopkins and Nannie Belle Hopkins, Clyde grew up in Henry County, Virginia. Clyde graduated from Martinsville (Virginia) High School, obtained a Bachelors degree from East Carolina University, and a Masters from the Institute of Textile Technology. Clyde was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Clyde was considered an industry expert in long-staple textile processing, and specifically, production of carpet yarn. Over a career of 30 years, Clyde worked for several large textile manufacturers in quality and process control positions in North Carolina, Virginia, California, Georgia, and Tennessee.

During his free time, Clyde enjoyed golf, working in the yard, playing (or just sitting) with his dogs and cats, and cheering for his two favorite colleges, the University of Virginia and the University of Georgia. Clyde was also very active in several churches where he lived, including Jefferson Park Baptist Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, First United Methodist Church in Lemoore, California, Trinity United Methodist Church in Dalton, Georgia, Bright Star Methodist Church in Douglasville, Georgia, and First Church of Coral Springs, Florida. He also enjoyed volunteering his time to various organizations, including the Exchange Club and Salvation Army.

Clyde is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Shirley Hopkins of Boca Raton, Florida. Clyde is also survived by his two children, Steven (Karen) Hopkins of Boca Raton, Florida and Karen (Jeffrey) Farmer of New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as his three granddaughters, Brooke Farmer, Paige Farmer, and Elizabeth Hopkins. Clyde is also survived by his brother Richard Ervin Hopkins of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

A Celebration of Life Service for Clyde will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Douglasville, GA. In lieu of flowers, and as a tribute to Clyde, the family suggests making charitable donations for Parkinson's Disease research, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or your charity of choice.