Cherryville - Mr. Rickie David Stroupe, 71, of S. Elm Street passed away on
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center -Main in Charlotte.

Rick was born on July 6, 1945 in Mecklenburg County, NC a son of the late
Claude Stroupe and Geneva Stroupe Dulin. He was a graduate of Lincolnton
High School, Gaston College and obtained a degree in Electrical Installation
and Maintenance from Cleveland Community College. Rick worked for Carolina
Freight Carriers Corporation in Cherryville and retired as a mail carrier
with the U.S. Post office in Cherryville. He was a member of First
Presbyterian Church in Cherryville and served the church in many capacities.
Rick served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam and was wounded in Saigon and
received the following awards, Combat Action Ribbon for service,
Presidential Unit Citation, Marine Corps Good Conduct medal, National
Defense service medal, Vietnam Service medal with two bronze campaign stars,
two Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citations, a rifle marksman badge
and a sharp shooter award. Rick was a Gold Circle member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars of the United States. He was also an organ donor.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents,
David and Ruth Messer; a brother, Tim Dulin and his father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Will and Viola Eaker.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Anita Ray Eaker Stroupe of the home;
a daughter, Tonya Stroupe Throckmorton and husband, Mike of Cherryville; a
very special granddaughter, Kayla Ray Throckmorton; a sister, Joann Houser
of Lincolnton; three nephews, Kevin Houser (Shannon); Teddy Houser (Wendy)
and Chad Houser; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenny and Karen Eaker
of Terrell; a niece, Lauren Eaker Kale (Logan); great nieces, Lexi and Lilly
Kale; also surviving are several great nieces and nephews and extended
family members.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 2:00PM to 3:15PM at
First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be on Thursday, February 16,
2017 at 3:30PM at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Bill Lowe officiating.

Military honors provided by Cherryville American Legion Post 100 Honor
Guard.

Burial will be Private.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Outdoor Worship Center,
107 W. Academy Street or to the Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road,
Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryville funeralhome.com

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of
Mr. Stroupe.