Larry J. Hopkins
Larry Jones Hopkins (October 25, 1933 – November 15, 2021) was an American businessman and politician who represented Kentucky's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1993. He was the Republican nominee for governor of Kentucky in 1991 and lost to Brereton C. Jones.
Larry J. Hopkins | |
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Hopkins c. 1981 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Breckinridge |
| Succeeded by | Scotty Baesler |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1976–1978 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Larry Jones Hopkins October 25, 1933 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 15, 2021 (aged 88) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Carolyn Pennebaker (m. 1956) |
| Children | 3, including Josh |
| Education | Murray State University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1954–1956 |
He was the father of actor Josh Hopkins.
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