FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Randall Hopson Obituary

A native of Baton Rouge, La. and a resident of Yulee, Florida, he passed away on April 22, 2013. He was 46 and was a graduate of Trafton Academy in Baton Rouge, La. Culinary Specialist First Class Randall Hopson enlisted in the United States Navy on March 16, 1995 and earned the rank of E6, Petty Officer First Class, on December 16, 2009. A qualified Submariner, he served onboard the Los Angeles class nuclear fast attack submarines USS INDIANAPOLIS (SSN 697) from 1995 to 1998, USS TUCSON (SSN 770) from 1998 to 2000, USS SAN JUAN (SSN 751) from 2003-2007, and the USS HELENA (SSN 725) from 2011 until his death on April 22, 2013 while forward deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. His unit awards include the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2), the Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal (2), and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal. He was personally awarded the Navy Achievement Medal in 2009 for superior performance of his duties and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Throughout his 18 years of dedicated service to his country, Petty Officer Hopson exemplified the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment and will be sorely missed by his shipmates onboard the USS HELENA and across the United States Navy. Fair Winds and Following Seas. He is survived by his loving wife, Janine Hopson of Yulee, Fla.; step-daughter and her husband, Heather and Thomas Reed; step-granddaughter, Aurora Reed; stepson, Jake Stovall of Tulsa,Okla.; parents, Herbert and Dorothy Hopson of Baton Rouge; siblings, Greg and wife Terri Hopson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Bobby and wife Kara Hopson of Denham Springs and Karen and husband Paul "Rocky" Beach of Baton Rouge; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will resume on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 12 noon until religious service at 2 p.m. conducted by Charles Watson. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Visit the online guestbook at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Published by The Advocate from May 3 to May 6, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Randall Hopson

Not sure what to say?





Randy, you will always be one of my best friends.

David Ghirardi

May 19, 2013

We are friends of Greg and Terri from church and are sorrowing with you in your sorrow. Thank you Randall Forrest Hopson for your service to our country!

Carl and Cheryl Kissling

May 7, 2013

God bless all the family. Sorry for your loss.

Virginia McKenzie

May 7, 2013

PLEASE KNOW YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.TILL WE MEET AGAIN. WITH LOVE GG

GERI WEBER

May 5, 2013

To Karen, We offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother

Mark and Linda Jeansonne

May 5, 2013

we will miss you randy RIP

charlene elrod

May 4, 2013

Thinking of you at this difficult time with deepest sympathy.

Kathy McGowan

May 4, 2013

Greg and your family, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. You are in my thoughts.

Mary McConnell

May 4, 2013

Kimberly Domangue

May 3, 2013

I only got the chance to know Randy for 3years. What I learned was he liked to laugh...super guy...he loved teasing me about sharks...I will miss you very much...

Shannon Smith

May 3, 2013

Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results

Make a Donation
in Randall Hopson's name

Memorial Events
for Randall Hopson

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

How to support Randall's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Randall Hopson's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more