David Pearce Hopkins

David Pearce Hopkins, 73, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, in Carroll County, MD. Born on December 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Paul Albert and Jeanne Pearce Hopkins.

David spent his life as an educator, with a career spanning over 50 years. Having worked at the Stony Brook School of Long Island, NY as a history teacher, and as a Baltimore County school psychologist.

David was a well traveled man, having lived abroad in Germany and Greece. He dedicated his life to the teachings of patience, equity, and justice. Anyone who knew David knew of his love for trains having spent much of his childhood watching them from Radnor Station, how proud of his sons he was, his love for dogs, painting, and perhaps above all, his unshakable opinions on American politics.

He will always be remembered for his kindness and his wisdom. Carrying on his legacy are his sons: Joshua and Benjamin Hopkins, and his siblings: Sydney Schnaars of Ohio and Tim Hopkins of Missouri.

In the hopes of honoring David, the family asks that you donate to the Diabetes Research Institute. https://www.diabetesresearch.org/

Memorial Services are private.

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, MD.