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Bernard Hopkins Obituary

Bernard A. Hopkins, Sr., 58, father of Bernard A. Hopkins, Jr., died Wednesday, March 15, 2023. For a full obituary please visit www.rhaydensmith.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Mar. 19, 2023.

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March 21, 2023

Worked with Bernard at St. Joseph's. We had many laughs. He always called me "Lefty ". LettyVonderhaar

Bonnie Pittman

March 19, 2023

Bernard you were a dear friend , I am so honored to have known you and worked with you , rest easy my friend from pain and worry , your friend Bonnie Pittman

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