Lawrence E. Hopkins, 74, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Sunday September 1, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Hopkins, a welder, was born in Mesa, Arizona. He was also a veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Hopkins was a 32 year resident of Arizona. He is survived by his wife Geneva Hopkins and other family and friends. The visitation will be at 10:00 am Monday September 9, 2013 followed by the funeral at 11:00 am at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207. Interment to take place at the National Cemetery of Arizona later that day.