Douglas Franklin Hopkins

Douglas Franklin Hopkins, 80, of 8124 Old Reidsville Road in Reidsville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2014, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, June 1, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Dan View Cemetery. The Rockingham County Honor Guard will perform military rites at the graveside.

A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Hopkins was born December 9, 1933. He was the son of the late John Edd and Madge Clark Hopkins. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Eller Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Hopkins was a retired clerk with the United States Postal Service after 30 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking and geneology.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Merita Hopkins, of the home; son, Michael Hopkins of Brown Summit; daughter, Angela Johnson and husband, Mark of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Brooke Lee, Matthew Johnson, Madalyn Hopkins, and Karson Hopkins; two great-grandchildren, Tripp and Trevor Lee; brother, Ernest Hopkins of Eden; sister, Jean Gentry of Eden; sister-in-law, Elree Carter of Eden; brothers-in-law, Howard Hopkins of Eden, Glenn Hopkins of Manteo, and Barry Hopkins of Greensboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline Denny, Elaine Carter and Marie Barker; and brother, Russell Hopkins

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com