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Ernest F. Hopkins
Posted 7/9/08
Ernest F. Hopkins, 77 LEWES - Ernest F. Hopkins, of Lewes, passed away at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, on Sunday, July 6, 2008, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was 77. Born and …
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Ernest F. Hopkins
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Ernest F. Hopkins, 77 LEWES - Ernest F. Hopkins, of Lewes, passed away at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, on Sunday, July 6, 2008, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was 77. Born and raised in Lewes, he was the son of the late James W. Hopkins and Laura F. Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins graduated from Lewes High School in 1948. His greatest joy included spending time with his family and grandkids. His interests were singing, raising farm animals, watching crops grow and telling a joke to make someone laugh. Mr. Hopkins retired from what he knew and loved most which was "farming" in 1997. He contributed to the milk being sold through Lewes Dairy. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of 57 years of Jefferson Lodge in Lewes. Mr. Hopkins was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star Unity Chapter 16 in Lewes. He was also a member of Bethel United Church also in Lewes. Earlier in his life, Ernie, his brother, his father, father-in-law and special guests could be heard singing on the radio every Sunday morning during the Precious Memories hour. Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Laura F. Hopkins; and his brother, Everett C. Hopkins. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joy H. Hopkins; his son, Kenneth E. and his wife Suzette and daughter Natalie of Lewes; his daughter, Sandra H. and her husband Michael Walker and sons Steven and Bradley of Lewes; and many close additional family members and friends. A viewing will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday with Masonic Service at 7 p.m. at Melsons Funeral Home on Long Neck Road, Millsboro, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday, where friends can visit one hour prior. Burial will follow in Conley's Cemetery, Angola. Instead of flowers, contributions can be made to the Tunnell Cancer Center earmarked "Patients Special Needs Fund," 18941 John J. Williams Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
