Danny Leon Hopkins, 78, of Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Galena Nursing Center in Galena. Born August 25, 1944, in Picher, Okla., Danny was the son of Robert and Letha (Forshey) Hopkins. They preceded him in death. Danny was also preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Davis.
Danny had lived in the Picher, Okla. and Baxter Springs area all his life. He was a graduate of Picher – Cardin High School class of 1963. Danny had worked for the street department for the City of Baxter Springs and had worked as a lab technician for Eagle-Picher, Consolidated Supply Company and was a truck driver for Richards and Conover Steel in Joplin, Mo.
Danny is survived by his wife, Sandra (Weaver) Hopkins of the home; son, Eric Hopkins and daughter, Stephanie Hopkins both of Baxter Springs; his brother, Bob Hopkins of Springfield, Mo. and sister, Cynthia Dawes of Miami ,Okla. Two grandchildren, Devyn Hopkins and Koby Stark also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 16, at Paul Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Miami, Okla. Reverend, Bobby Wilson will officiate. Interment will be in G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami, Okla. Services have been placed in the care of Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK. Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes. com.