Samuel Eddie Hopkins

Samuel Edwards Rodriguez Hopkins, also known as “Sha,” was the only son of Lehman Hopkins and Izetta Hopkins. Samuel lived in Spanish Harlem on the East Side. In 1970, he met Lady Bellamy, and they were married a year later. In 1971, following their marriage, they moved to the Bronx.

In 1978, Samuel and his wife opened two businesses in Harlem on 125th Street: a candy store and a game room. From this union, they had two sons, Shawn Hopkins and Yusuf Hopkins. The family later relocated to the Bronx in 1972.

In 1985, Samuel relocated to Camden, New Jersey. A year prior to this move, his daughter, Sha Hopkins, was born. While living in Camden, Samuel attended DeVry Institute, where he trained and became a computer technician. Before graduating, the institute offered him employment due to his expertise and knowledge in computers. He also worked as a repair technician for the Wawa chain.

During his time in Camden, Samuel adopted Naihmia Boone as his daughter and raised her as his own. He later relocated to Longs, South Carolina, where he spent his golden years living with his oldest son, Shawn, his daughter-in-law, Trianna, and their family.

Samuel Edwards Rodriguez Hopkins departed this life on December 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Izetta Hopkins and Lehman Hopkins.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Shawn and Yusuf Hopkins; two daughters, Sha Hopkins and Naihmia Hopkins; his daughter-in-law, Trianna Hopkins; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

May his memory live in our hearts forever. May he rest in peace.

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