Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Mar. 25, 1915
L. H. Hopkins Jr. Dies Suddenly At San Antonio
The sad tidings of the sudden death of Lawrence H. Hopkins Jr., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hopkins formerly of this city, at his home in San Antonio Tuesday, March 23, at about 11:30 a.m. received here by relatives shortly after the noon hour Tuesday saddened msany hearts.
Lawrence, who attending business college had gone down town as usual in the morning, apparently in good health. Later in the morning, feeling ill, he returned home, falling in convulsions just after he reached the house. He died shortly after, however, regaining consciousness and recognizing loved ones just before he breathed his last. Death was due to a clot of blood on the brain. He had complained of severe headaches for some time past, but they were attributed to eye trouble.
Lawrence was nearly seventeen years of age, and would have celebrated his birthday Saturday, March 27. He is survived by his heat broken parents and a younger brother, besides numerous other relatives residing in this city.
Lawrence gave promise of a noble young manhood and was very popular with hosts of friends not only in San Antonio but here in his old home which he frequently visited. he was the pride of his fond parents and a large circle of relatives.
The following extract from the San Antonio Express pays him justly deserved tribute:
"Lawrence Hopkins gave promise of developing into a splendid man. He was a tall, we; built lad, and while a High School was among the foremost in athletics. He was very popular with many friends. His uniformly frank, courteous and manly demeanor made him many admires."
He was born in this city moving to San Antonio with his parents when quite a small boy. His mother was formerly Miss Sue Boothe, a member of one of Gonzales oldest families.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boothe and Mr. Clyde Smith left Tuesday afternoon o attend the funeral which occurred at San Antonio this afternoon.
The sincere sympathy of hosts of old friends in this city goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins in their great sorrow.
L. H. Hopkins Jr. Dies Suddenly At San Antonio
The sad tidings of the sudden death of Lawrence H. Hopkins Jr., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hopkins formerly of this city, at his home in San Antonio Tuesday, March 23, at about 11:30 a.m. received here by relatives shortly after the noon hour Tuesday saddened msany hearts.
Lawrence, who attending business college had gone down town as usual in the morning, apparently in good health. Later in the morning, feeling ill, he returned home, falling in convulsions just after he reached the house. He died shortly after, however, regaining consciousness and recognizing loved ones just before he breathed his last. Death was due to a clot of blood on the brain. He had complained of severe headaches for some time past, but they were attributed to eye trouble.
Lawrence was nearly seventeen years of age, and would have celebrated his birthday Saturday, March 27. He is survived by his heat broken parents and a younger brother, besides numerous other relatives residing in this city.
Lawrence gave promise of a noble young manhood and was very popular with hosts of friends not only in San Antonio but here in his old home which he frequently visited. he was the pride of his fond parents and a large circle of relatives.
The following extract from the San Antonio Express pays him justly deserved tribute:
"Lawrence Hopkins gave promise of developing into a splendid man. He was a tall, we; built lad, and while a High School was among the foremost in athletics. He was very popular with many friends. His uniformly frank, courteous and manly demeanor made him many admires."
He was born in this city moving to San Antonio with his parents when quite a small boy. His mother was formerly Miss Sue Boothe, a member of one of Gonzales oldest families.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boothe and Mr. Clyde Smith left Tuesday afternoon o attend the funeral which occurred at San Antonio this afternoon.
The sincere sympathy of hosts of old friends in this city goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins in their great sorrow.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Mar. 25, 1915
L. H. Hopkins Jr. Dies Suddenly At San Antonio
The sad tidings of the sudden death of Lawrence H. Hopkins Jr., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hopkins formerly of this city, at his home in San Antonio Tuesday, March 23, at about 11:30 a.m. received here by relatives shortly after the noon hour Tuesday saddened msany hearts.
Lawrence, who attending business college had gone down town as usual in the morning, apparently in good health. Later in the morning, feeling ill, he returned home, falling in convulsions just after he reached the house. He died shortly after, however, regaining consciousness and recognizing loved ones just before he breathed his last. Death was due to a clot of blood on the brain. He had complained of severe headaches for some time past, but they were attributed to eye trouble.
Lawrence was nearly seventeen years of age, and would have celebrated his birthday Saturday, March 27. He is survived by his heat broken parents and a younger brother, besides numerous other relatives residing in this city.
Lawrence gave promise of a noble young manhood and was very popular with hosts of friends not only in San Antonio but here in his old home which he frequently visited. he was the pride of his fond parents and a large circle of relatives.
The following extract from the San Antonio Express pays him justly deserved tribute:
"Lawrence Hopkins gave promise of developing into a splendid man. He was a tall, we; built lad, and while a High School was among the foremost in athletics. He was very popular with many friends. His uniformly frank, courteous and manly demeanor made him many admires."
He was born in this city moving to San Antonio with his parents when quite a small boy. His mother was formerly Miss Sue Boothe, a member of one of Gonzales oldest families.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boothe and Mr. Clyde Smith left Tuesday afternoon o attend the funeral which occurred at San Antonio this afternoon.
The sincere sympathy of hosts of old friends in this city goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins in their great sorrow.
L. H. Hopkins Jr. Dies Suddenly At San Antonio
The sad tidings of the sudden death of Lawrence H. Hopkins Jr., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hopkins formerly of this city, at his home in San Antonio Tuesday, March 23, at about 11:30 a.m. received here by relatives shortly after the noon hour Tuesday saddened msany hearts.
Lawrence, who attending business college had gone down town as usual in the morning, apparently in good health. Later in the morning, feeling ill, he returned home, falling in convulsions just after he reached the house. He died shortly after, however, regaining consciousness and recognizing loved ones just before he breathed his last. Death was due to a clot of blood on the brain. He had complained of severe headaches for some time past, but they were attributed to eye trouble.
Lawrence was nearly seventeen years of age, and would have celebrated his birthday Saturday, March 27. He is survived by his heat broken parents and a younger brother, besides numerous other relatives residing in this city.
Lawrence gave promise of a noble young manhood and was very popular with hosts of friends not only in San Antonio but here in his old home which he frequently visited. he was the pride of his fond parents and a large circle of relatives.
The following extract from the San Antonio Express pays him justly deserved tribute:
"Lawrence Hopkins gave promise of developing into a splendid man. He was a tall, we; built lad, and while a High School was among the foremost in athletics. He was very popular with many friends. His uniformly frank, courteous and manly demeanor made him many admires."
He was born in this city moving to San Antonio with his parents when quite a small boy. His mother was formerly Miss Sue Boothe, a member of one of Gonzales oldest families.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boothe and Mr. Clyde Smith left Tuesday afternoon o attend the funeral which occurred at San Antonio this afternoon.
The sincere sympathy of hosts of old friends in this city goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins in their great sorrow.
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