Waynetown -  Dennis Ray  'Hoppie' Hopkins age 77 of rural Waynetown, passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday evening, November 9, 2020.  He was born in Crawfordsville, January 29, 1943 son of the late James and Delores Higbee Hopkins.  He married Donna Pendleton September 21, 1996 and she survives.

Denny was a 1961 graduate of Richland Township High School in Newtown.  He was employed 32 years with RR Donnelley where he retired as a 'saddle-stitch' operator.  Following retirement he was a faithful semi driver for the Duncan Family at Able Acres.

He was a devoted, quiet, hard-working man.  His grandchildren were the loves of  his life!  Denny enjoyed mowing his lawn and driving the semi.

Surviving along with his wife Donna are: four daughters; Tiffany Doyle of West Hills, CA, Danielle Roche & Lillyanne Hopkins both of Waynetown and Katrina Perry of Florida.  A son, Anthony Hopkins of Texas.  Grandchildren; Emma Roche, Saydee Case, Lauren Hopkins, Beau Hopkins, Kayla Hopkins, Jordan & Madison Banta, Haley Burton, Tyler Goodin.  Seven great-grandchildren also survive.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters; Kathy Perigo & Judith Frazier and a brother Mickie Hopkins.

Visitation hours are 4:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2020, with funeral services immediately following at 7:00 PM with Pastor Mark Roberts officiating at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  Private family interment at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to charity of ones choice.  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence.  Please follow the recommendations of the Indiana State Board of Health in regard to COVID-19.