George Howard Hopkins

George Howard Hopkins, 58, of Washington died unexpectedly on Friday, February 26, 2016, at home. He was born October 13, 1957, in Washington, a son of the late George H. Hopkins, Sr. and Catherine Greer Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins worked as a cashier at the 7-11 Gas Station, in Washington. He was Southern Baptist by faith. An avid NASCAR Racing fan, he followed both Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving, are two brothers, Douglas (Carol) Hopkins, of Ireland, and Joseph Hopkins, of Washington; two sisters, Vickie Romick, and Valerie (Ronald) Slaven, both of Washington; seven nephews, eight nieces, three great nephews, eight great nieces, and one great-great nephew. Deceased is a brother, Michael Hopkins. Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032, with Pastor Ray Brock officiating. Military Honors will be accorded graveside. Additional information and guestbook are available on line at www.NealFuneralHome.com