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CHAD HOPKINS
GRANITE CITY — Chad M. Hopkins, 38, passed away on Dec. 13, 2018, at 8:56 a.m. at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.
He was born on Aug. 3, 1980 in Maryville, Illinois, the son of John Hopkins of Cottage Hills and Donna (Rushing) Hopkins of Granite City. He married Benita B. (Warner) Hopkins on June 13, 2013 in Edwardsville. She survives of Granite City.
Chad was employed at Amsted Rail in Granite City as a certified welder. He loved working on cars, remolding houses, welding and being with his friends and family, especially his children.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Clayton Watson of Cottage Hills, Zoey Hopkins of Granite City, Zolin Hopkins of Granite City, Megan Weller of Godfrey, Madison Root of Cottage Hills and Destiny Root of East Alton; one Grandson, Mavirick; and one brother, Joshua Williams of Henderson, Illinois.
Visitation will be private at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to the Hopkins family.
Online Condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Destiny Root
December 20, 2018
I love you Step Papi, you was a really great guy. We've been through so much together, I wish you didn't leave this early. I wish the best for you in heaven. You'll always be in my heart.
Madison root
December 17, 2018
I love u step papi I miss u so much
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