Cody ‘Codeman’ Hopkins, loved dirt track racing

Cody Shane "Codeman" Hopkins, 24, of Harrington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 5:34 p.m. at Christiana Hospital.

Cody was born Dec. 22, 1992, in Milford, to Lori and William G. (Bill) Hopkins Jr. He graduated from Sussex Technical High School in 2011 with a focus in agriculture.

Cody was passionate about anything outdoors, including hunting, fishing,and dirt track racing. He traveled around the East Coast racing at various dirt tracks as a teenager. Although he stepped away from full-time driving, he could be found at the track helping his buddies, and even made cameo appearances behind the wheel. He lived out one of his dreams when he landed his job working for Bonk Farms in Magnolia. He worked side by side with other farmers over 50 hours a week, and was such a dedicated worker.

Cody is survived by his parents, Lori and William G. Hopkins Jr. of Harbeson; sisters Corey White (Matt) of Newark and Caitlin Hopkins (Mike Moore) of Georgetown; grandparents, Myrna Willoughby of Harbeson and Thelma and William G. Hopkins Sr. of Harbeson; aunts and uncles, including Sheri and George Sweeney, Robert Willoughby and Daniel Slagle, Wendy and John McVicker, and Connie and Michael Heck; and numerous loving cousins. He was preceded by his maternal grandfather, Robert J. Willoughby Sr.

Cody has given numerous recipients the gift of life through organ donation. He was able to donate several organs to people who will carry on his legacy.

Visitation will be held at Eagle's Nest Fellowship, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, Monday, June 26, from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m. Casual attire requested. Light refreshments to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Cody's memory to Delaware FFA Foundation Inc., 401 Federal St., Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901 to support educating future farmers.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Milton.