Earl R. Hopkins, 93, of Farnam, Nebraska, died April 14, 2012 on the farm South of Farnam, NE. Earl was born October 2, 1918 in Farnam, NE, to William Edwin and Maud Gertrude (Horn) Hopkins.
Earl grew up in Farnam and graduated from Farnam High School. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army on Aug. 2, 1940. He was Honorably discharged on March 9, 1946 as a Captain of the Army's 6th Recon Troop in World War II.
Following his service to his country he moved back to Farnam were he farmed and ranched until his passing.
Earl was a life member of VFW Post 15028. Earl loved farming and his cattle. He enjoyed doing the Omaha World Herald crossword puzzles till the end.
Earl leaves to mourn: sister-in-law Betty Hopkins of Omaha and a host of relatives and friends..
Earl was preceded in death by: parents William and Maude, brothers: Loyd, Leland, Richard, Oren, Clifford, Harold, Bernard Hopkins and one infant brother; sisters Myrtle Belle and Irene Hercy.
Burial was in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.
Earl R. Hopkins, 93, of Farnam, Nebraska, died April 14, 2012 on the farm South of Farnam, NE. Earl was born October 2, 1918 in Farnam, NE, to William Edwin and Maud Gertrude (Horn) Hopkins.
Earl grew up in Farnam and graduated from Farnam High School. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army on Aug. 2, 1940. He was Honorably discharged on March 9, 1946 as a Captain of the Army's 6th Recon Troop in World War II.
Following his service to his country he moved back to Farnam were he farmed and ranched until his passing.
Earl was a life member of VFW Post 15028. Earl loved farming and his cattle. He enjoyed doing the Omaha World Herald crossword puzzles till the end.
Earl leaves to mourn: sister-in-law Betty Hopkins of Omaha and a host of relatives and friends..
Earl was preceded in death by: parents William and Maude, brothers: Loyd, Leland, Richard, Oren, Clifford, Harold, Bernard Hopkins and one infant brother; sisters Myrtle Belle and Irene Hercy.
Burial was in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.
Inscription
EARL R
HOPKINS
CAPT
US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
OCT 2, 1918
APR 14, 2012
BRONZE STAR
FOREVER IN OUR
HEARTS
Family Members
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Myrtle Bell Hopkins
1902–1905
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Richard E Hopkins
1903–1979
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Infant Boy Hopkins
1905–1905
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Oren Hopkins
1906–1996
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Loyd W Hopkins
1908–2004
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Clifford I Hopkins
1910–1971
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Irene Lydia Hopkins Hercy
1912–2007
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Harold E. Hopkins
1914–1972
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Leland Ellis Hopkins
1916–2002
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Bernard Raymond "Bernie" Hopkins
1922–1995
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