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Dr. Ronald J. Hopkins

FUNERAL HOME

Jerry Spears Funeral Home - Columbus

2693 W Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio

Ronald Hopkins Obituary

Hopkins Dr. Ronald J. Hopkins, 68, of Columbus, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014. Ron was born on October 6, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Nina Sue Hopkins. Ron was senior pastor at Briggs Road Baptist Church where he served the Lord faithfully. Surviving family includes loving and devoted wife, Karen; mother-in-law, Gusta Simpson; daughter, Lisa (Todd) Puckett; son, Jason Hopkins; brothers, Randall (Brenda) Hopkins; Edward (Vicki) Hopkins; brother-in-law, Willard (Rose) Simpson; 11 grandchildren; those who had a special relationship with their grandpa, Matthew and Steffany Puckett, Mark Puckett, Luke Puckett, Johnna Puckett and Jaden Hopkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many valued and dear friends. Friends may call at Briggs Rd. Baptist Church, 3231 Briggs Rd., Friday, January 2 from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, January 3 from 9-9:30 a.m. Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, January 3 at 10 a.m. Both visitation and Service will be at Briggs Road Baptist Church. John Brainard officiating. Interment Alton Cemetery. Arrangements completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME 2693 W. Broad St.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 31, 2014 to Jan. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Hopkins

13 Entries

Nana Young

April 5, 2015

Karen, Lisa, Jason & Family, I'll never forget back in Nov. 1991, when my daughter, Laura, was murdered that Pastor Ron was there & never left my side during that difficult time. Each time I would visit Villager Flowers, I would always ask them how Pastor Ron & Karen were doing! Praise the Lord he is no longer suffering & he is with the Lord now! My love to all your family!

Shirley Childers

January 3, 2015

Chuck and I will always remember Pastor Ron with warm thoughts. You are missed more then you will ever know we loved you and Karen with all our Hearts. Anything we can do for you Karen please call us anytime. Love and God Bless Always.

Roderick Peeks

January 3, 2015

The Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Family was sadden to hear that Pastor Hopkins went home to be with The Lord. May The Holy Spirit strengthen Mrs. Hopkins, family, friends & congregation during this season of bereavement. Bless You, Pastor Peeks

Sue Wickenheiser

January 2, 2015

Pastor Ron Was An Awesome Pastor He May Have Served at a Baptist Church But What You Would Call a Charismatic Pastor. Who Embrace The Full Gospel. God is Spirit Jesus Was Sent And Created By That Spirit . The Holy Spirit is What Jesus Left In the World to Help Us. May God's Holy Spirit Embrace You Through This Time Of Grief .
Sending Love and Prayers
Sister Sue

Dennis & Barbara (Means) Smith

January 1, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lorena Nichols

January 1, 2015

Pastor Ron you are such a part of our Nichols Family. Through baptisms, family events, good times, and the worst of times you were there Sir. Your spirit and memories will always live in my heart. Thank you for all you taught me and for all you have done for not only our family but many others. Rest in peace.

Rita Linley

January 1, 2015

Karen and family, from the whole Linley family, we would like to send our deepest sympathy. Pastor Ron did so much for our family and we appreciated and loved him dearly. He gave us all special memories. Pastor Ron's special saying " God is good all the time and all the time GOD is good".

Larry & Beth DeLong

January 1, 2015

Ron's passion for the lost was amazing. I am sure that when he arrived in heaven that the parade of people that met him there seemed to go on forever until he finally made it through the crowd to Jesus and heard him say ‘you ran the race, you finished the course. Well done my good and faithful servant.”

Ron, you will be greatly missed by many until that day we will join you in heaven. Karen, my sincere and deepest sympathy go to you and your family.

Pam Davis

January 1, 2015

My heart and prayers go out to all of the family in your great loss both now and in the days to come. But I cant help but think of the celebration in Heaven and we all have the peace of knowing we will all be together again one day. What a wonderful man and teacher he was. For those like me that were fortunate enough to cross his path and learn from him, he will never be forgotten.

Bill & Mona Dye

January 1, 2015

We lost touch...but not really.
In Christ we are always connected.
I am encouraged that so many of our schoolmates heard God's call, and answered it.
We are sorry for your loss.
Bill & Mona Dye <

Ed Huntley

January 1, 2015

So sorry to hear this. My condolences.

Eva Stanley

January 1, 2015

+Karen, Lisa, Jason and family...so sorry to hear of Bro. Ron's passing but knowing He is rejoicing with the Lord and no more pain is indeed a Blessing! My prayer will be that the Lord will give you all peace and understanding in the coming days and know you are loved by many, may God keep you in His loving arms..love you all

Lydia Thomas (Sims)

December 31, 2014

God took THE VERY BEST when He called Pastor Ron home. What a loving, faithful follower of Christ he was, and even when he was at his weakest, he found a way to witness to others about the Lord. Pastor Ron went through SO MUCH suffering, and even though we all will miss him SO much, we know that he is no longer suffering in pain and in a much better place. My sincerest thoughts and prayers to Karen, Lisa, Todd and their entire family at this time. Until we meet again...............
In God's Love,
Lydia (Sims) Thomas

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