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HOPKINS, Mark MARK R. HOPKINS Mark R. Hopkins, 63, passed away April 10th, 2011, at home following his courageous battle with cancer. He graduated with honors with an Interior Design Degree from Memphis College of Art in 1971. Mark was an icon in the hospitality industry, moving from interior design with Nationwide Supply Co., Innkeepers Supply Co., and Design Alternatives (owner) in Memphis, Tn., to procurement with such prestigious companies as Harrah's Entertainment, Gaylord Entertainment, and Intercontinental Hotels Group. He was an avid outdoors sportsman-enjoying hunting, fishing, golf, and skeet shooting (Tennessee State Champion). Mark was preceded in death by his brother Sam Hopkins. His survivors include his wife of 34 years, Shirley Raider Hopkins; children-son, Joshua Hopkins, and daughter, Ashley Burns and husband Brandon of Atlanta; parents, Charles and Dixie Hopkins of Cape Girardeau, MO.; and siblings, Gregg Hopkins and wife Ann of St. Louis, and Sarah Hopkins of Cape Girardeau. Funeral services will be held at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy. Sandy Springs, April 12th at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be in Marble Hill, Missouri, his birthplace. Liley Funeral Home has charge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions my be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center - 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX. 77030.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Hopkins
July 17, 2012
I just found out about Mark's death. We were a 2 man team in many skeet shoots at the old Memphis Gun Club. Shirley and family please accept my condolences Mark was a GOOD man.
Colonel Bill Holt, Fairfax Station, VA
A. G.,
April 25, 2011
To the family Mark R. Hopkins,
I would like to give my condolences. What a wonderful legacy to treasure. May the love for beauty in saw in things, always inspire you. As you face the days ahead look to God for comfort. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
Sharon Patton
April 15, 2011
Mark made me feel welcome immediately upon my arrival at IHG in 2007. He and I worked closely together on the Holiday Inn Relaunch and I have fond memories of that time. Mark was well respected and loved and will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Jackie
April 13, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Hopkins family. May the God of comfort keep you at this time. 2Cor.1:3-5
Carolyn Martin
April 12, 2011
Mark was my boss for two wonderful years during the Gaylord Opryland Hotel constructions. His laughter was contagious and his pranks will long be remembered. Mark loved his family so much, my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to his beloved family. Boss, I will miss you so much. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and happy spirit with me.
Sheila Hopkins Phillips
April 12, 2011
Mark had a pure, gentle soul and was reflective, generous, kind and creative. He was an empathic, caring friend to many. His ready wit and warm smile were uplifting. He will be sorely missed, but his spirit will long be with his beloved family and friends.
April 12, 2011
Dear Hopkins family,
While I never met Mark personally, I'm a frequent visitor to the hotels he helped redesign. By frequent, I mean over 100 nights a year for work and they are generally my hotel of choice for vacations. His touch - evident in everything and at every HIE I've stayed in - was a balm to the soul after long, grueling days. There are many of us who travel extensively for business that Mark gave a place to call home away from home. May the fact that he is remembered through his work be some comfort.
Sandy Wright
April 11, 2011
May God comfort your family during this time. Mark will always be remembered as a great man with a wonderful smile. He will be missed.
Sandy J Wright
Sales Rep./Friend
April 11, 2011
Thinking of your family with sympathy.
May your many wonderful memories bring you comfort and make you smile.
Merrill
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