Danny Hopkins was born July 14, 1957 in Birmingham Alabama to Willie and Mary Hopkins. The family relocated to Akron Ohio where Danny graduated from South High School in 1977. He was among the best dressed dudes at South High and later attended college at Miami University.

Danny was very popular and was a friend to people from all walks of life in the City of Akron. He enjoy music, going to church , traveling , and watching the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Cavaliers play ball. but most of all, he loved to eat ,especially sweets!

Danny was the baby of the family of seven children and he loved his mother and always provided the best gifts to her. He shared a lifelong friendship with his brother Larry that went far beyond brotherhood. they would always protect each other.

Danny was united in marriage to Carolyn and Stevenson and two children, Dannika and Danny were produced from this union. He later married Claudette Rice and one daughter , Madison was produced from this union.

Danny departed this earthly life on April 17, 2022 following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Hopkins mother, Mary L Hopkins and brother, Edward Charles Hopkins.

Danny is survived by his daughter Dannika Charmaine Stevenson, Danny Cossell Hopkins and daughter, Madison Marissa Hopkins; siblings; Susie (William) Watts, Albert Dee Hopkins, Sally Kathleen Williams, Willie Mae (Larry) Hicks, and Larry (Susan) Hopkins, grandchildren Travon Hood, LeeAnthony Hopkins, Owen Hopkins, and Isaiah Hopkins; special aunt Marie Thomas, and a host of nieces nephews cousins and friends who loved him dearly.