John Henry Hopkins

Franklin, NC - John Henry Hopkins, age 63, of Otto, NC, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Macon County, the son of the late Raleigh and Maude Bingham Hopkins. He was a carpenter and truck driver, and of the Baptist faith. He loved to hunt and fish, and enjoyed his chickens, cattle, bees and goats.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Hopkins; two sons, Stacey Allen Hopkins, of Sylva, NC and David Ledford of Otto, NC; three sisters, Emma Woods of Iva, SC, Mary Tallent and Barbara Ramey both of Franklin, NC; three half sisters, Rose, Frances and Opal and a half brother, David Cabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Lloyd.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Bobby Cloer officiating. Burial will be in Hodgins Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Ledford, Roger Bates, Jonathan Keener, Jeff Starnes, Jeremy Moore and Brian Cody. The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm, Sunday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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