Hopkins, Nolan G., age 71 of Warrior, AL went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2014, after a long illness, with his loving family by his side. Nolan was preceded in death by his parents, Mattie and Troy Hopkins; brothers, T.J., Glen and David Hopkins; sister, Pearl Finley; and granddaughter, Kourtney Shae Thomas. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps, and was retired from the Birmingham Police Department after 38 years of service. Nolan also was a proud member of the Shriner's and Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; daughter, Kim of Corner; granddaughter, Kaylee Shae of Corner; sisters, Betty Joyce Strassner and Lou Annette Patterson of Gardendale; brothers, Howard (Bobbye) Hopkins of Ashville, Larry (Linda) Hopkins of Hayden and Phil (Shirl) Hopkins of Odenville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 10:a.m. at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel with burial to follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Dr. Kim Pilkington and Rev Rick Hopkins will be officiating and Nolan's retired Birmingham Police friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation and celebration of life will be held on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Ridout's Gardendale Chapel directing.
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