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Jimmy Hopkins Obituary

Jimmy Guy Hopkins, 85, of Bedford, Va., passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010. Funeral 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Bedford Presbyterian Church. Family visitation Wednesday, June 30, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2010.

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Herb & Deborah Zimmerman

July 1, 2010

Vicki:
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful person.When we met your family, we could tell they were truly kind and caring people.
I know your mom will miss him deeply and so will the rest of your family.

Our prayers are with you and we hope that you and your family will find some comfort in the great memories that you will have of your Dad. May
God bless you all.

doug and cindy wooldridge

July 1, 2010

jenny,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your life. always remember the good times.

cathy campbell

June 30, 2010

Mrs.Hopkins,bobby,sue and family,
It saddened me to see the passing of Mr.Hopkins.what a wounderful person he was to me when i worked for the family at liberty manor.I have such fond memories of that time in my life and i will always be thankful to you all for the kindness and friendship you all showed me when in worked there.Thank you MR and Mrs Hopkins for being a stepping stone in my life that lead me to morals,values and direction. My prayers are with you all.
god bless
Cathy Draper Campbell

Clint Bryant

June 30, 2010

With great pride I can say that Jimmy Guy was my friend. He and I would get to have a conversation about 4 to 5 times per year and I will never forget the WW II stories and others he shared with me.
I will miss him greatly. My condolences to Isabel and the entire family.

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