Eddy Wayne Hopkins, 55, of Crab Orchard, died Thursday, Oct. 30 at his home.
A native of Stanford, he was born March 17, 1953 to Elby and Loretta (Naylor) Hopkins. He was an employee of Whirlpool for 24 years, a member of the Crab Orchard Church of Christ, and a Bluegrass musician being a member of Eddy Hopkins and Son Bluegrass group and also Blue Dawg, Kentucky New Grass.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Hopkins.
Other survivors include his wife, Suanne Phillippe Hopkins of Crab Orchard; a son, Adam (Jeana) Hopkins of Harrodsburg; a brother, Lester (Shelley) Hopkins of Crab Orchard; sisters, Sandy (Marshall) Scott and Chelsea Hopkins both of Crab Orchard; two grandchildren, Aubrey and John Mason; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services were Nov. 1 at McKnight Funeral Home in Crab Orchard with Bro. Mark Raulerson. Burial was in Crab Orchard Cemetery
