In Loving Memory of Tanner Hopkins
It is with profound sorrow that we share the tragic news of the passing of Tanner Hopkins, a 16-year-old student from Walhalla, South Carolina, whose life was cut far too short in a motorcycle crash on Friday afternoon, November 14, 2025. The heartbreaking incident occurred around 3 p.m. near the entrance to Stumphouse Tunnel Road in Oconee County. Tanner was a student at Walhalla High School, and his untimely death has left his family, friends, classmates, and the entire community grieving deeply.
Tanner was more than a student—he was a bright, energetic, and ambitious young man with a future full of promise. Friends and classmates remember him for his infectious laughter, his enthusiasm for life, and the kind spirit he shared with those around him. He was a young person with dreams, goals, and aspirations, and his sudden passing leaves an unfillable void in the lives of everyone who knew him.
The Oconee County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tanner’s death, but details regarding the crash remain limited, as the South Carolina Highway Patrol has not yet released further information about the collision. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the circumstances, the community has rallied together, offering support to Tanner’s family and sharing in their grief during this unimaginable loss.
For Tanner’s friends, family, and teachers, the loss is deeply personal. He was a student full of potential, a friend who brightened the day of those around him, and a young man whose presence will be profoundly missed. The tragedy of his passing serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones.
As the investigation continues, Tanner’s family and the community seek solace in each other, honoring the memory of a young life taken too soon. Candlelight vigils, heartfelt prayers, and shared memories reflect the deep impact Tanner had in his short time on earth. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit, his laughter, and the love he inspired will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
Tanner Hopkins, 16, of Walhalla, South Carolina, will be remembered with love, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
