Obituary of Robert Porter Stroupe

Robert Porter Stroupe, age 81 of Wytheville, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was the son of the late Stephen & Mary Crouse Stroupe, and was preceded in death by brothers, Lester Stroupe, and Garland Stroupe; sisters, Jeanette Welch, Dorothy Henderson, Laura Mae Crigger and Ola Stroupe. Robert was United States Army Veteran, he was a long time member of Rosenbaum Chapel, where he served as past board member and Sunday School Teacher. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Geneva Ruth Stroupe of Wytheville; daughters & sons-in-law, Elizabeth & Charles Foster of Wytheville, Joann & Robert Dolinger of Wytheville; brother & sister-in-law, Otis & Fredia Stroupe of Maryland; sister & brother-in-law, Ozella & Jim Buchanan of Texas; grandchildren, Aaron Foster, Robert Foster, and Allie Foster all of Wytheville. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Monday, December 23, 2019 at Rosenbaum Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by The Reverend Joseph Hollins, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The American Legion Post # 9 will conduct Military graveside rites. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 PM until service time. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.