George “Ben” Stroupe, 95, of Morganton, NC joined his wife of 72 years, Sue, and his son, Gary, in Glory on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born in Burke County on May 4, 1929 he was the son of the late Bonnie Portland Stroupe and Dora Ann Hildebrand Stroupe. Ben was a lifelong member of Mt Home Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ben was raised by his mother due to his father passing before his birth. He loved camping, which he had done for over 30 years. Ben enjoyed riding around on the golf cart and talking to everyone. Ben never met a stranger. He enjoyed playing putt-putt until evening when he danced the night away, then woke up to play putt-putt again. Ben loved traveling across the country with friends whether it was in an RV, cruising, or flying. He especially enjoyed visiting different casinos. Ben served for 2 years in the US Army. He later worked at the Carbon Plant before starting his own septic tank business in 1965. Even after “retiring” he continued to work by hauling gravel, trenching, and maintaining his apartments. Ben worked in construction with his brother, building several houses including his own. Throughout his life during his free time, Ben was an avid card player and enjoyed bowling in his early years, which he was even part of a bowling league at one point.
Ben is survived by his daughters, Linda Stroupe Fisher and Lisa Stroupe Greene (David); daughter-in-law, Susie Stroupe; grandchildren, Rebecca Garner (Chris), Kevin Stroupe (Michelle); Clayton Greene, and Olivia Greene; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Anabel Garner, Jackson and Colt Stroupe; and sister-in-law, Delores Stroupe.
In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Margaret “Sue” Stroupe; son, Gary Wayne Stroupe; brothers, B.P. Stroupe (Nell) and Harvey Stroupe; sisters, Mildred Cooper (Clyde), Margaret McManus (Ben), and Beulah “Bootsie” Carswell (Gilbert).
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will be held in the church at 3pm with Rev. Ethan Cromer and Mr. Tommy Sain officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Home Baptist Church, 2272 Mt. Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655(opens in new tab).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Losing a Dad is so tough! Especially when you have always been a Daddys Girl like myself..... I'm sorry that I wasn't able to make it to the service. May God give your comfort and strength in the coming days. The past several months has been very stressful with you losing Gary and your Mom, I can't imagine. I know your Dad and my Dad are having a great time in Heaven today. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss I know he will be deeply missed. Love and prayers
Lots of prayers for your family
When Ben came in our store, Time Saver Market, he always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Jack and I loved seeing him and just talking together, probably most of it 'foolishness', but it was fun! He will surely be missed. Love and sympathy to all of you, Guinn Huffman
Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
My sweet Ben. It was a joy helping you! I kept you laughing and you did me as well. My gentle beast. You will be dearly missed by all that knew you! Rest in peace with all that went before you. With love Kristina
I was introduced to the Stroupes family by my Aunt Susie Fredell. In which I became a Caregiver for Ben, along with a lot of other ladies. We had a team. But let me tell y'all this was one of the Sweetest men you would of ever met. Always happy, smiling and loved to joke and talk. He will be greatly missed by a lot of family and friends... I have a lot of tales from Ben I could write on, But I will keep those memories close to my heart. Their mine.... I pray the family can find peace and some comfort in knowing he's back with the Love of his Life, because No one could ever tell me Ben and Sue didn't love each other!! Keep smiling Ben!!