Howard D. Hopson-age 90 of Washburn went to his Heavenly Home Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Howard professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Mount Eager Missionary Baptist Church. Howard was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Sarah (Davis) Hopson; grandsons, Jonathan Howard Hopson and Eric Miniard; brother, James Herbert Hopson.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Shelton) Hopson; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Debbie N. Hopson; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Richard Miniard; grandchildren, Tiffanie (Jason) Beeler, Jessica (Royal) Paschall, Tasha (Steve) McGinnis; great grandchildren, Landon Hamic, Reagan Beeler, Zakary Miniard, Ali Miniard, Rylan Paschall, Caden Beeler, Bayley McGinnis and Rayley McGinnis; great great granddaughter expected in August, Hallie Rae Summers; sister, Patricia Simmons and a large number of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

At Howard’s request no services are planned. The register book can be signed at the funeral home Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Private interment in Needham Cemetery, Tater Valley Road, Washburn, graveside prayer by Rev. Jerry Savage. Pallbearers: Richard Miniard, Jason Beeler, Royal Paschall, Steve McGinnis, Landon Hamic, Zakary Miniard. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.