Michael Vern "Mike" Hopkins, 60 of Morley, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Grand Rapids. He was born on July 29, 1958 in Lakeview, MI to Russell and Nancy (Bannen) Hopkins. In 1976 Mike graduated from Morley Stanwood High School where he participated in football and track. He then attended Michigan State University, where he earned his Associates in Dairy and Crop management and traveled on the college dairy judging team. For the last 40 years he used his degree to work the family dairy farm with his dad and brother. Mike was active in 4H when he was younger and as an adult as a 4H leader with his kids. He sat on the Deerfield Township Board of Review and was eager to help in the community where needed. Mike loved to eat whatever concoctions his children created. He enjoyed going to auctions, bowling, hunting, movie night, and most of all being with his family. Mike treasured the time he spent teaching his kids and grandson to farm. He looked forward to playing board games and cards with them. Mike leaves behind his beloved family, mother, Nancy of Stanwood; four children, Joe (Amanda) of Farmington Hills, Ashley Hopkins of Farmington Hills, Karen (Nick Herczak) Hopkins of Livonia and Steve (Telyse Belka) Hopkins of Morley; one grandson, James (who loved nothing more than to be with his grandpa doing chores or taking a ride on the farm); four brothers, Danny (Johanna) Hopkins of Remus, Ronnie Hopkins of Morley, Darwin (Shanna Eckert) of Morley, and Brian (Amber) Hopkins of Howard City; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. Mike was preceded in death by his dad, Russell on September 15, 2018. A life celebration will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until the time of services. Interment of his cremains will take place this summer at Higbee Cemetery in Morley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home. Share a memory or sign the guestbook by clicking the guestbook tab on Mike's page at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Celebration of Life Friday, February 15, 2019 2:30 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307