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IN LOVING MEMORY OF B. Wayne Hopkins
B. Wayne
Hopkins
June 14, 1934 – January 6, 2021
B. Wayne Hopkins' Obituary
Dr. B. Wayne
"Bud"
Hopkins of Glen Ellyn, IL, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021 at Silverado Memory Care Community in St. Charles, IL,
surrounded by loving family.
Bud was born June 14, 1934 in Amarillo,
TX
to Wayne and Edith Hopkins. After graduating from high school, he worked for a couple of years and then was drafted into the army
where he was recognized for his marksmanship
. While serving in Korea, Bud contracted polio. As a result of this health crisis, he found his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After this, he dedicated his life to serving Christ.
Bud graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, and earned his Masters and Doctorate of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He went on to serve as a pastor in Fresno, CA, then became the Chair of Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and later was the founding Dean of the Moody Graduate School. He also ministered in numerous churches, including Naperville Bible Church and Chicagoland Bible Church. In retirement, Bud continued teaching at Moody and served as a board member of Village Missions. He was a member of Wheaton Evangelical Free Church for 40 years.
Bud and his wife raised four
children
and hosted countless friends and family wherever they lived.
He
loved the out-of-doors and enjoyed
relaxing with
his family at their retreat
home
in Wisconsin. Having lived his life in the service of Jesus Christ, Bud would want all to know Christ's promise of eternal life for all who believe, as is written in the Gospel of John, chapter 3.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn, four children Brad (Chrissy), Curt (Janice), Matt (Ruthanne), and Stephanie (Jamin), grand-children Claire, Jack, Justin, Nathan, and Quynh, and his sister Matha.
He
is
preceded in death by his parents and
his
sister Sudie.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Compass Church, Wheaton Campus, 520 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 until the time of service. Family and friends may watch the livestream link here:
B. Wayne Hopkins Service
Memorial gifts may be directed to Moody Bible Institute, Dallas Theological Seminary, or Village
Missions.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
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Funeral Services for B. Wayne Hopkins
Visitation
January
16
Compass Church Wheaton
10:00 - 11:00 am
Memorial Service
January
16
Compass Church Wheaton
Starts at 11:00 am
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