Herschel John “Hoppy” Hopkins, only son of the late Ralph Hopkins and Lorene McCullough Hopkins, was born in Advance, Missouri, on May 26, 1932, and departed this life at his residence in Dexter, Missouri on November 24, 2022, at the age of 90.

Herschel was a well-known “sign artist” for many years. He loved bluegrass music and building unique projects in his shop.

Herschel is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gladys (DeArman) Hopkins of the home; by his son, Mark Hopkins of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter, Gayle Brown of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Ryan Wheeling, Kara Guiling, Laura Poe, Mindy Ruppel and Greg Wheeling; and by eleven great grandchildren, as well as many relatives and friends.

Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 28, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Jamie Jones officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri.

Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter is assisting with arrangements.