Charles Hopkins

December 6, 1929 - October 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Col. Charles Hopkins. That sadness is matched in full measure by the joy and security he brought us as a loving husband, father and friend. Though we thought we’d have longer, the 91 years he shared with us and the memories he left will comfort us going forward. Over the years, Charlie’s life was filled with family, including the most recent addition, his great granddaughter, travel and golf. Though he was the recipient of The Meritorious Service Medal, The Legion of Merit, The Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, a Presidential Citation, and was in the office of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, he always joked that his 9th hole in one was one of his proudest accomplishments. He enjoyed serving his community through the Tallahassee Lions Club and kept up contact with service members and pilots via AFA and the Quiet Birdmen. We hope that if he crossed your path, he made you feel valued, a little safer, and maybe, made you a rum cake. He is now where “never lark or eagle flew” . Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)