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Ronald Hopkins Obituary

Ronald C. Hopkins, 52 of Palmetto passed away July 31, 2010. Born in Valpariso, Florida he moved to Palmetto in 1979 from Clewiston, Florida. Survivors include his wife, Jenni Lynn Hopkins; sons, Cobryn and Bryon Hopkins; mother, Carol Hopkins; brother, Randy (Rosemary) Hopkins; sister, Thersa Hopkins; father and mother-in-law, Bill & Virginia Sawdy; brother and sister-in-law, Mickey & Kim Sawdy and many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Bernard and brother, Bryon Hopkins. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 5, at 1:00pm at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Aug. 3, 2010.

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Linda Estes

August 15, 2010

I am so sorry to learn of Ronnie's passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one. You are in my prayers.

Barbara Richardson

August 4, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

August 4, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a crazy & funny man. I enjoyed watching him pull out of there like a teenager grinning the whole time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Annette
Palmetto, Florida

Jeff Scott

August 4, 2010

Ronnie was a very special person - one of the most honest, 'real' people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My wife Linda and I are so sorry for your families' loss.

Billy Golightly

August 4, 2010

Ronnie touched the lives of hundreds of people all over the country, the world even. He will be sorely missed and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and other close friends during this time. He was a great guy.

Jim and Margaret Wiggins

August 4, 2010

To the Hopkins family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.

Lola Foy

August 4, 2010

Jennie, My thoughts are with you in these dificult times. Remember the good times.

Keith Trace

August 4, 2010

Jenni, I am very sorry to learn of the trajic loss of Ron. Godspeed as your family begins the healing process.

Loree and CJ Stickles

August 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the hopkins family! Just know that Ron is watching over you as a special angel! He will be missed dearly! God bless Jenni and boys and family in this hard time and give them the strength they need to get through this together AMEN!!

August 3, 2010

Jenni we will love and miss Ronnie ( Mr. Pee Wee) and his dance but he will entertain all the other angles up there so all i can say is(GET IT RAG)he was so loved by everybody and made everyone laugh so all my prayers to the family and and mother,brother,sister,sons,and most of all you Jenni because you two had a love like no other would understand so stay strong.

Shirley and Dallas Milton

August 3, 2010

Jenni, Please know we are here for you and the boys. If you need anything. We will keep your family in our prayers, and hope you can find peace in knowing Hey- Ron is in a wonderful place!

Susan Ferraraccio

August 3, 2010

My son Michael is Cobryn's friend and my sincere condolences go out to Cobryn and his family. May the lord be with you.

Lesa Beck-Schue

August 3, 2010

Jenni, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. May the good Lord hold you and your family in his hands and comfort and give your family strength in the days, weeks and months to come. Ronnie will be deeply missed by all.

Karen Wood Green

August 3, 2010

Jenni, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you have made help you through this difficult time. God Bless.

August 3, 2010

Carol and family, may your hearts be filled with the fondest of memories and may God bless you and comfort you all during this time of sorrow. You all are in our thoughts and prayers

Lucy and Bruce Polinak

Terry Banks Picard

August 3, 2010

Dear Jenni Lynn and family, I'm so sorry to read of your loss. I pray that you'll find comfort in memories and that God will grant you peace.

Julie Alejos

August 3, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Anita Kennedy-Falls

August 3, 2010

Jenni, as you know, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you all have made with Ronnie bring you comfort during this difficult time. God Bless and if you need anything please let me know.

belinda/martha jacobs

August 3, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Ann Huffman

August 3, 2010

Jenni, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's accident. Many thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.

Norma & Rupert Kennedy

August 3, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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