FREDERICK E. HOPKINS, SR.

Mr. Frederick Eugene Hopkins, Sr. was born on August 21, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio. He was the son of the late LeVerne Hopkins, whom preceded him in death when he was just three years old. He was then adopted by the late Vivian (Allen) Rowan.

He professed his life to Christ at an early age, knowing he was blessed to have acquired so many other family members.

Frederick completed his primary and secondary education in the Indianapolis Public School System and graduated from Arlington High School.  He was employed with McFarling Food Production for a lengthy period of time.

Frederick in his spare time, enjoyed doing  on stage comedy and was an avid basketball player. He had the height, but the might just wasn’t there because God had another plan.

Frederick loved his family and friends, barbequing on the weekends and holidays, singing as he was preparing meals for, he feast. Making his known as the “Singing Chef”.

He was a great father to his sons, Brian and Fred, Jr. and to his grandson, Eli. That itself was his gift from God. He was their rock, their anchor, and their hero.

Frederick was in a longstanding relationship with the woman of his life that bore him two children of his life, Sherry Williams. Sherry was there with him before, during and throughout his illness. She was his blessing.

Mr. Frederick Eugene Hopkins, Sr. transitioned from this earthly life early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at the age of sixty-six. He was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Vivian (Allan) Rowan and her husband Chester Rowan; two sisters, Jan Rowan, and Annette Anderson; and brother, Bruce Rowan.

He leaves to cherish his memories his two sons, Brian and Frederick, Jr; his longstanding companion, Dearraline Sherry Williams; grandson, Eli; two sisters, Charlene and Carol; aunt, JO Anne; uncle, Nick and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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