George Craggs Hopkins, Jr., 88, of Lexington Park, MD died February 27, 2008 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born February 17, 1920 in Mitchellville, MD he was the son of the late George Craggs Hopkins, Sr. and Eva Marie Clarke Hopkins. George was a retired St. Mary's County public school teacher and owner and operator of various businesses to include the Roller Rink. He was the founder of the George C. Hopkins, Jr. Arts Endowment Scholarship Awards. He enjoyed drawing and visiting with his many friends at Linda's Café.

George is survived by a daughter, Linda Hopkins of Bradenton, FL, a son, George C. Hopkins, III of Seattle, WA, his life long companion, Dolores Mercer of Lexington Park, MD and her daughters Sharon Boudreau of NH, and Charlene Knott of St. Mary's City, MD.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.