Robert Caswell Stroup's Obituary
Robert “Bob” Caswell Stroup, 76, of Charlotte, NC passed away on September 13, 2016 at Novant-Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
He was born on October 19, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC and was the son of the late Walter Laughlin and Bonnie Payne Stroupe. He was a retired electronics engineer; member of the US Navy; was an active member of the Boy Scouts and served as Scout Master; was Past Master of the Long Creek Masonic Lodge; member of the Metrolina Model Railroaders Club and was involved with the train layout at the annual Southern Christmas Show for 16 years; helped with the restoration of the Trolley in Charlotte; and 40 year member of A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church in Charlotte.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Carol Ann Burr Stroup; two sons, Scott Laughlin Stroup and wife Connie of Charlotte, Matthew Norman Stroup and wife Carrie of Stanley; a daughter, Tracy Ann Denby and husband Paul of Mooresville; his 99 year old father-in-law, Norman Henry Burr of Charlotte; six grandchildren, Scottie Leigh and Dalton Tyler Stroup, Taylor Paul and Hannah Ann Denby, Robert Caswell Stroup, II and Gregory Marr Tyler.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 11:00 AM, at Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church in Charlotte with Rev. John Petry, III officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the church prior to service and following the burial in church fellowship hall.
James Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Stroup and online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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