In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

A Tribute and Celebration

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.

Our childhood, post World War II, "was the best of times . . . it was the age of wisdom . . . it was the epoch of belief . . .it was the season of Light . . . it was the spring of hope . . . we had everything before us . . .we were all going direct to Heaven . . . ." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.) At least, that's the way I felt about it. We were truly blessed.

- Ouida Tomlinson -

This blog is a place for 1958 graduates of Meridian, Mississippi, High School to stay in touch, post their news, items of interest and photographs.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

James Ray Hopkins Obituary

Funeral services for James Ray Hopkins will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Tom Belcher officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Hopkins, age 79, of Meridian passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his son’s home in Birmingham surrounded by family.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for over 50 years. He retired from Lauderdale County DHS where he served as a social worker helping foster and abused children in addition to serving others seeking guidance. He enjoyed reading, watching old western movies, and family activities especially those with the grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years Judy Hopkins; children, Wendy Stroud (James) and Kevin Hopkins (Keri); grandchildren, Meagan Spangler, Taylor Welch (Ethan), Kevin Hopkins, Jr. and Kristen Hopkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bernice Hopkins.
Pallbearers will be Donald Vance, Max Vance, Al Seal, Mark Schroeder, Billy Rogers, Lawrence Hunter, Willie Hudnell and Kevin Hopkins, Jr.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhmaffh.com.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 23, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

O God our Father, Creator of all the living, we entrust to Your gentle careall those we love who have gone before us;and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .
Eternal rest, grant unto James Ray Hopkins, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

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