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William Yopp Obituary
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William Harriss Yopp, Jr., 74, formerly of Cary, passed away on December 10, 2011 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Born on January 2, 1937 in Rutherfordton, NC; he was the son of the late William Harriss and Nell Tate Yopp.
Bill finished school at NC State in 1960 in Civil Engineering and retired after 30 + years from NCDOT as a Highway Design Engineer. He was an avid NC State Fan and enjoyed attending the Wolfpack sports club.
Together, Bill and wife Jeanette raised their family in Cary, NC; first in Scottish Hills and then Farren Court. They were formerly members at White Plains United Methodist Church before moving to Lake Lure several years ago.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Jeanette Blair Yopp; three children, Robbin Y. Maloney and Joe Maloney, of Clayton, Gregg Yopp, of Clayton, and Jenny Yopp and Cherie Swarthout, of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, Douglas, Mary Nell, Marissa and Jakob, Leigh Anne, Frazier and Allison, and Mattison and Zuri; two great-grandchildren, Gregory and Jaden; four siblings, Michael and Jan Yopp, Alan and Emily Yopp, Nell and Wayne Murray, and Charles and Laura Yopp III; and by other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Yopp.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 -2 PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, with Funeral Services beginning at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) - 383 Main Avenue 5th Floor - Norwalk, CT 06851 or the American Heart Association - 3131 RDU Center Dr # 100 -Morrisville, NC 27560.
Condolences to the family at www.BrownWynneCary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Yopp
Theresa Backley
June 9, 2019
My Heart and Prayers go out to you and your family .So Very Sorry For Your Loss.May God Be With You and Your Family R.I.P. Sir.
December 23, 2011
Shocked to hear about Bill. I've had a note on my calendar for months to get in touch with Bill and find out what he was up too. Worked with him at DOT and enjoyed talking with him about cars. He helped me a lot with my Karmann Ghia, and yes Gregg, I still have the Karmann Ghia.
Sincerely, Bill Moore
December 19, 2011
I was a high school classmate at Central High School. He was a wonderful guy. Saw him most recently at 56th class reunion, Lake Lure Inn in Sept. 2011.
Classmate Martha Padgett Rucker
December 17, 2011
So sorry to hear about Bill. We shared the same birthday and I remember him well from our highschool days. My sympathy to you/ Phyllis Tyner, Cleveland, Tn.
Jamie Robbins
December 16, 2011
Jeanette,
Mike and I were so sorry to hear about Bill passing away. We're thinking about you and enjoyed seeing all the pictures of your growing family.
Bill Poteat
December 14, 2011
My prayers are with the family. Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I was his roommate at NCSU in 1955 & 1956.
Bill Poteat--Raleigh, NC
Sue Yopp-Spencer
December 14, 2011
On this day, may God show you His strength and love for a man who was loved and cherished by many. May there be comfort for all the Yopp family. God bless.
BECKY GORDON
December 13, 2011
Dear Jeanette,
You are very much on my mind and heart. I wish i could come to funeral, but not possible...hope you have gotten messages I have left various places...hate i was not around to be of help...but will be there for you when you get back up our way.
Please share my deep sympathy with all your precious family....know how hard OM THEM to lose BILL, too and how close you all were...very special family...many great memories and he lives on in each of you...
peace and grace.
Becky
Rebecca Johnson Gordon
Marissa Maloney
December 13, 2011
A candle has been lit in memory of Mr Yopp symbolizing our love to a Grandfather who we only knew for a short time but wished we knew him longer. You will be sadly missed. Marissa & Jakob Maloney
marcia maloney
December 13, 2011
i just wanted to express my condolences to the yopp family during this time of sorrow. always remember that your loved one was welcomed with the wings of angels and he will shower you with smiles from the heavens above. always hold close to your heart the treasured memories that you cherish of your loved one.
Michael Schillinger
December 13, 2011
The Yopp family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Hubert Thaggard
December 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about bill. I enjoyed all my many years working with Bill at the NCDOT and the many lunch hours we spent together building the Fayettville St. mall.
Hubert Thaggard
December 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about bill. I enjoyed all my many years working with Bill at the NCDOT and the many lunch hours we spent together building the Fayettville St. mall.
Bob Braam
December 13, 2011
I am glad to have known Bill. I realize that you have lost a special person.
Elaine Guthrie
December 13, 2011
Dear Jeanette and Family, Richard just informed us of Bill's death, and we were shocked and saddened to hear it. Bill was a wonderful, interesting man and you were fortunate to have many happy years with him. We are thinking of you and hope you have the strength to get through this difficult time.
Elaine and John Guthrie
Verlus Mason
December 13, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gina Cullins
December 13, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
American Heart Association
December 12, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
December 12, 2011
Jeanette,
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's death. Thinking of you and your family.
Joe and Edna Earle Sturdivant
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