Ralph Vernon Hopkins of Loveland, OH, formerly of Milford, OH. Born on October 19, 1932 in Buford, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Shirley I. (nee Malott) Hopkins. Loving father of Cathy (Chris) Cunningham, Greg Hopkins and Christopher Hopkins. Caring grandfather of Chad (Ashley) Cunningham, Taryn (Jon) Williams, Nicole (Sean) Williams, Heather (Chad) Bennett, Marissa Hopkins and Jeremy Hopkins. Proud great-grandfather of 9 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean Wallingford, Lucille Holloway, Joe Hopkins, Robert Hopkins and the late Shirley Fauber Norma Surfis and Johnny Hopkins. Half brother of Tom (Judy) Hopkins and Jerry (Linda) Hopkins. Brother-in-law of Larry Malott. Cherished son of the late John Hopkins and Emma (nee Chaney) Setty. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Ralph proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 6 PM - 8 PM at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, where services will be held on Thursday, October 12, 10 AM. Interment with military honors at 12 Noon, Buford Cemetery, Clay TWP. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ralph Hopkins to Teen Challenge Cincinnati, 1466 US 50, Milford, OH 45150. Pastor Phil Hopper will be the minister for Ralph's services. Pallbearers for Ralph are: Jeremy Hopkins, Chris Hopkins, Chad Cunningham, Greg Hopkins, Jon Williams and Chris Cunningham. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 6655 Edenton Pleasant Plain Rd Pleasant Plain, Ohio United States 45162