Larry Allen Hopkins

Larry A. Hopkins, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his residence in Sioux City, IA.

A memorial service will be 5:00 pm Monday, August 11, 2025, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Avenue, with visitation one hour prior.

Larry Allen Hopkins, the son of Woodrow and Melva (Bardmess) Hopkins was born January 15, 1950, in East St. Louis, IL. He graduated from high school in Madison, IL in 1968. Larry went on to become a Welder and worked for Transco Railway Products, which eventually transferred him to Sioux City.

On May 10, 2002, Larry met Julie Sprague, which started a 23-year relationship. Larry was working for Mars Petcare in North Sioux City, SD when he retired in 2015.

Larry was very proud of his lawn and took immaculate care of it.

Larry is survived by his wife, Julie of Sioux City; children, Tim (Dawn) Hopkins of Pontoon Beach, IL, Brandon (Catie) Meyer of Sioux City, John Hopkins, and Nikki Hopkins; a goddaughter, Isabelle Laidlaw of Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Don Hopkins of Edwardsville, IL, Dan (Laurie) Hopkins of Edwardsville, IL, and Jeff Hopkins of Germany; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mike Hopkins; and brothers, Phillip and Gary Hopkins.