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Obituary for Bruce Edward Hopkins
Bruce Edward Hopkins died on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was 58.
Born in Mobile, AL on August 6, 1963, he was the son of Tommy Edward Hopkins and the late Barbara Ann Hall Hopkins.
Bruce devoted a long career in the food service industry serving a multiple leadership positions within several successful food companies. He knew how to motivate and lead his employees while taking care of his customers by providing excellent service.
Bruce was a man that was full of life. He was positive, fun-loving, and kind. Above all, he loved the Lord. He was the one who brought joy and laughter into any room and loved the fellowship of his family, friends, and his community. His love for Christ was evidenced by his actions in helping and serving others. He was giving and compassionate; he never met a stranger. . . including the time he was set up on a blind date at a friend’s wedding where he met Lori Foy. They fell in love, married 21 years ago, and enjoyed a wonderful, happy marriage.
He was a longtime, active member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church for more than 20 years. He taught cooking classes to families and single mothers, showing them how to stretch their dollar and take care of feeding their families.
In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Anna Grace Hopkins; his beloved grandmother, Alice Hall; and father-in-law, E.W. Foy.
He is survived by his wife, Lori Foy Hopkins, and their daughter, Barbara Jane Hopkins, both of Brandon; father, Tommy Hopkins, of Seabrook, TX; sisters, Tommie Alice Byers (Johnnie), of League City, TX and Wendy Pantazis (Alexander), of Aubrey, TX; brothers, Mike Hopkins (Faith), of Canton, GA and Troy Hopkins, of Friendswood, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Friends are invited to visitation with the family after 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 444 Northpark Drive in Ridgeland, where the funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Chad Hunsberger, pastor, officiating. The graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 1147 Church Road in Magnolia.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Gateway Rescue Mission, 328 S. Gallatin St., Jackson, MS 39203 or by visiting www.gatewaymission.org/donate or to Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 444 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 391
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Visitation
Saturday
11
Sep
9:00 AM9/11/2021 9:00:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
9/11/2021 10:30:00 AM
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
444 Northpark Drive Ridgeland, MS 39157
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
444 Northpark DriveRidgeland39157MS
United States
Service
Saturday
11
Sep
10:30 AM9/11/2021 10:30:00 AM
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
444 Northpark Drive Ridgeland, MS 39157
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
444 Northpark DriveRidgeland39157MS
United States
Graveside
Saturday
11
Sep
2:30 PM9/11/2021 2:30:00 PM
Terry's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
1147 Church Rd. Magnolia, MS 39652
Terry's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
1147 Church Rd.Magnolia39652MS
United States
Cemetery Details
Location
Terry's Creek Baptist Church CemeteryFinal Resting Place
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