John W. Hopkins

John W. Hopkins, 96, of Turtlecreek Township, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born in Middletown on May 15, 1916 to parents John and Mary (Reckman) Hopkins.

John was co-owner of Reckman-Dickerson Distributing Company for 43 years, retiring in 1975. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was a life member of VFW Post 3809 and American Legion Post 218. He was also a member of Holy Family Parish, Knights of Columbus 1610, Elks BPOE 257 and a life member of the Middletown Sportsman's Club.

Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife, Margaret (Osust) Hopkins; son, John W. (Evonn) Hopkins; and 4 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Edward J. Hopkins; parents; and sister, Mary Louise Hopkins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 1, 2013 at 12:30 pm at Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church, 1405 First Avenue, Middletown with Father John Civille as celebrant. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Middletown Combined Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Society, c/o Holy Family Parish, 201 Clark Street, Middletown, Ohio 45042 OR Knights of Columbus Charity Fund, c/o Holy Family Parish, 201Clark Street, Middletown, Ohio 45042.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044