He was a 1965 graduate of Grubbs High School. He was drafted by the United States Army and honorably served as a Combat Medic in the Vietnam War. After returning home, he graduated from DeVry Technical Institute and began a career with Southwestern Bell that spanned four decades.
He was a 42-year member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Communication Workers of America. He enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening, hunting, and camping.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 48 years, Joyce Causey Hopkins; one sister, Madeline Montgomery; one brother, Roger Hopkins; and one brother-in-law, Bobby Brown.
Survivors include two daughters, Terri (Michael) Cossey and Holli Wood; grandsons, Nate and Chase Wood; siblings, Danny (Beth) Hopkins, Shelia Haskett, and Gary (Sandra) Hopkins; along with a host of nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by his wife's family, Brenda Brown, Sherrill (Bill) Scroggins, Mike (Brenda) Causey, Connie (Tom) Ollie, Mark (Tina) Causey, and Vaughn Causey; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Condolences(3)
Pat Matthews
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Terri, I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. We miss you.Pat Matthews
Edith Carter
Monticello, TX Tuesday, July 11, 2023 so sorry to read of u're dad's passing Holli--u r in my prayers that God will wrap his loving arms about u & family in this time of sorrow. Rest assured he & Joyce are together in Heaven & will be looking down on u from up above for the rest of u're days.ROBIN JOHNSON
Monticello, AR Monday, July 10, 2023 Much love and prayers for each of you. Mr.Larry was always the one that was the helping hand in all projects in the neighborhood. He will be truly missed.Robin Johnson