Douglas Franklin Hopkins, 80, of 8124 Old Reidsville Road in Reidsville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2014, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, June 1, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Dan View Cemetery. The Rockingham County Honor Guard will perform military rites at the graveside.
A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Hopkins was born December 9, 1933. He was the son of the late John Edd and Madge Clark Hopkins. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Eller Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Hopkins was a retired clerk with the United States Postal Service after 30 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking and geneology.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Merita Hopkins, of the home; son, Michael Hopkins of Brown Summit; daughter, Angela Johnson and husband, Mark of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Brooke Lee, Matthew Johnson, Madalyn Hopkins, and Karson Hopkins; two great-grandchildren, Tripp and Trevor Lee; brother, Ernest Hopkins of Eden; sister, Jean Gentry of Eden; sister-in-law, Elree Carter of Eden; brothers-in-law, Howard Hopkins of Eden, Glenn Hopkins of Manteo, and Barry Hopkins of Greensboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline Denny, Elaine Carter and Marie Barker; and brother, Russell Hopkins
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I will never forget our trip to Manteo with you, Doug, Nancy, Howard, Jim and I. What a good time we had. Of course there has been a lot of good times with your family. We have always been one "Big" happy family.
I am sorry I cannot be there now. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around each of you and give you comfort and peace. We love all of you!
Muriel B. Caldwell
Merita, I was so sorry to learn of Doug's passing. It's hard for all of us our age to realize that we are at the age when death is a nearby visitor. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and grieving.
Jim
James (Jimmy) Adkins
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you, Merita, and the rest of the family in this time of sorrow
Bobby Jones
I was looking forward to seeing you at the 60th Class Reunion, 'Rita.
Sorry to hear about Doug's passing. God grant you peace and comfort at this time of loss'
Keith "Tuffy" Hundley
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Born: Saturday Dec 9, 1933
