William Gordon Hopkins

1946 - 2018

William Gordon Hopkins

1946 - 2018

William Hopkins Obituary

Published by Weigel Funeral Home - Swanton on Jul. 9, 2018.
William was born on May 15, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. William was a resident of Ohio at the time of passing. After graduating from Waite High School in 1964, Bill enrolled at Bowling Green State University to study the science of education. This is where he met the love of his life, Pamela Edwards. Friends may visit the family at Weigel Funeral Home, 204 Chestnut St. in Swanton, on Thursday, July 12th from 3 to 8 p.m., where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 13th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Richard Catholic Church in Swanton. Donations may be made to: St. Richard Catholic Church 333 Brookside Drive, Swanton OH 43558 http://saintrichard.org Swanton Fire & Rescue 432 Church Street, Swanton OH 43558 Smiles For Sophie Forever 31722 Leeward Court, Avon Lake OH 44012 http://smilesforsophieforever.org Visitation at the Weigel Funeral Home ~ Swanton from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on July 12, 2018. Memorials may be made to St. Richard Church, Swanton Fire & Rescue, or Smiles For Sophie Forever.

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Deborah (Goodman) Harrison

September 25, 2018

I am so sorry to find out that Bill has passed. He was a fine teacher and mentor at Holland Elementary when I taught there in the early 70's. My very sincere thoughts of peace are extended to his family.

Alex N.

July 29, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to Pam and family. Bill was a great man to work with.

July 11, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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