Jeff was born on June 7, 1978 in Fort Worth, TX to Bobby and Patricia (Skiffington) Hopkins. He received his Bachelors degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology from the University of Southern Colorado (CSU Pueblo) in 1999. In September 2001, Jeff obtained his P.O.S.T certification with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and worked as a Deputy Sheriff for 18 years. Jeff was selected as part of the Special Response Team unit (SRT) and became an Arrest Control Instructor while employed as a Deputy Sheriff. On September 24, 2017, he married Wendy Sue Scott. Wendy is currently expecting their first child, a daughter, due in August.
Jeff had a passion for exploring. He traveled abroad as a child while his father served in the Air Force. In May 2017, Jeff and Wendy traveled to Africa, Germany and Spain to visit friends in the military. He was also an avid music lover and enjoyed attending concerts of his favorite artists. Jeff enjoyed spending time with family and friends the most. He was known for his sarcastic humor, his “Outside 90” menacing work face, cuddly teddy bear personality, and his kind and compassionate spirit.
Jeff is survived by his wife Wendy, his brother Jason, his parents Bobby and Pat Hopkins, several cousins, and a nephew.
Private funeral services will be by invitation only on August 29 at 10:00 AM. They can be live streamed through www.woodmenvalley.org/funeralstream
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