John Robert Stroupe

February 8, 1944 - June 13, 2019
John Robert Stroupe

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John Robert Stroupe, 75, of Zirconia, NC passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Mission Hospital. He was a son of the late Myrtle and Harvey Stroupe and had served his country in the National Guard.

John retired as an accountant after 30 plus years of employment with the local General Electric, where many friendships were made and cultivated over the years. After his retirement, he was able to spend more time on the golf course, fulfilling his passion for the game. He loved it so much that not only did he play golf, but he also worked at both Crooked Creek Golf Course and Etowah Valley Golf Course. His smile and wonderful sense of humor will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Judy Galloway Stroupe; son, Barry Stroupe and his wife, Melinda; daughter, Denise Gonce and her husband, Stony; sister, Alice Reagan of Myrtle Beach, SC; brother, Donald Stroupe of Wasilla, Alaska; his grandchildren, from whom much of his joy in life was derived and who were of utmost importance to him, Austin, Ryan, Julia, Vinny and Bella; his extended family of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and countless good friends whom he loved greatly.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.


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  • June 14, 2019
    Martha Ward says:
    I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I know he will be missed. My prayers will be with you during this time of need.

  • June 15, 2019
    Shane says:
    To all the family. Sorry for your loss. He was one of the nicest men I was able to meet at Etowah and crocked creek. May God bless you and your family at this time

  • June 15, 2019
    Betty Wright Davis says:
    So sorry to hear of John's passing. I have so many fond memories from growing up with him. Our prayers go with you mans his family.

  • June 17, 2019
    Carolyn Taylor Moore says:
    Alice, I was so sorry to hear of Johns passing. Please know that my prayers are with all of you. Judy, I never had the pleasure of meeting you and your children, but my thoughts and prayers arr with you. I knew John most of my life as I was at thier home growing up with Alice and John and my brother Sam were good friends. I will cherish my memories of John. God bless you all and give you peace during this sad time and the days to follow.

  • June 18, 2019
    Wanda Fore says:
    Alice & Donal, so sorry for your loss. I have known the family for a long time. Know my thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.