Willard R. Stroup
Willard R. Stroup, 77 of Bourbon, MO passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO.
Willard Ronald was born on September 22, 1945 to Willard and Grace (Mercer) Stroup at Pea Ridge, MO. He attended and graduated from Sullivan High School class of 1963. He was united in marriage to Letha Renner and they were blessed with one son, Jim. Letha preceded Willard in death. Willard was employed by the former Pea Ridge and Meramec Mining Company from 1971 until its closing. He married Mary Melinda Flint -Smith and they enjoyed many years together. Williard was a quiet man who enjoyed spending time at home. He also enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, caring for his chickens and tinkering. Willard could fix or repair anything.
Willard is survived by his wife Mary Flint-Stroup of Bourbon, MO; five children, Willard James “Jim” Stroup and wife Tammy of St. Clair, MO, James Lee of Charleston, SC, Vickie Merkle and husband Richard of Desoto, MO, Cora Reeves of Grubville, MO, and Erin Huskey and husband James of Sullivan, MO; 14 grandchildren, Jack Stroup, Noah Johnson, Tori Reeves, J.C. Gibbs, Wyatt, Gabe and Mary Grace Huskey, Jeff Merkle, Lisa Jarvis, Joey Merkle, Angie Johnson, Kevin Pope, Karen Williams and Kayla Swiney; siblings, Betty Harmon and husband Donnie of Sullivan, MO, Charlotte Sherril and husband Larry of Bourbon, MO, Mitch Stroup of Sullivan and Sonny Stroup and wife Kathy of Georgia; sisters in law, Peggy, Linda and Carolyn Stroup; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Grace (Mercer) Stroup; first wife, Letha (Renner) Stroup; one son, Rick Pope; and four brothers, Jimmy, John, Woodrow and Ricky Stroup.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Raymond Laramore officiating. Interment will follow in United Methodist Church Cemetery, St. Clair, MO.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Friends may send online condolences to the Stroup family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com