David Brian Hopkins

David Brian Hopkins obituary

David Brian Hopkins

David Hopkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Eline Funeral Home - Hampstead on Sep. 10, 2025.

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David Brian Hopkins, 70, of Hampstead, MD, died September 5, 2025 at BridgingLife Hospice in Westminster, MD after a 40 year valiant struggle against Multiple Sclerosis.

He was the son of Polly (Melvin) Hopkins and the late Francis L. Hopkins, Jr.

Surviving in addition to his mother and stepmother, Christine Hopkins are sisters, Bridget Hopkins Fisher (Charles); Dana Graham (Dennis), Janis Gurecki; Polly Hopkins (Alex Mitchell); Erin Hopkins (David Raymond); Kara Hopkins and many beloved nieces and nephews.

David was a truck driver and a master electrician. Despite the effects of the MS, he generously supported his family in many ways. He loved bluegrass, clogging, fishing, animals, and old time TV like "Gunsmoke and "Jack Hanna."

A celebration of life will take place in the near future, due notice will be given. Arrangements are entrusted to Eline Funeral Home-Hampstead.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BridgingLife Hospice at BridgingLife Development Office, 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 or to the ARC of Carroll County, 180 Kriders Church Road, Westminster, Maryland 21158.

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