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Ronald Yopp Obituary
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Andrew and Roxie Yopp; maternal grandparents, George and Mary Musselman; parents, Roy James and Margaret Ellen Yopp; and son, Ronald Wayne Yopp Jr. His surviving family includes his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Joyce Ann Yopp; daughter, Ellen Leigh Yopp; grandsons, Cameron Wayne Yopp and Daniel Wayne Yopp; sister, Valerie Allen and husband, Henry; maternal aunt, Louise Musselman; nephews, H.L. and Chris Allen; three great-nieces; two great-nephews; and numerous cousins.
He enjoyed life and easily put a smile on everyone's face with his jovial demeanor. He will be greatly missed. Those who love Ronald are at peace with him now being in Heaven, a special place prepared by his Heavenly Father for him.
A period of visitation will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Halesford Baptist Church at 2485 Lost Mountain Road in Wirtz. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, also at the church. It will be officiated by Pastor Melvin Harris and Pastor Tony Gray. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Vitalize Church at 40 Periwinkle Road in Moneta, VA 24121.
The Yopp family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.
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Linda Hultz weaver
February 21, 2022
my thoughts and prayers are with you today joyce,may you find comfort in the LORD in knowing that ronnie is in a better place...i will always remember ronnie ,he was an awesome guy...linda hultz.
March 9, 2012
Joyce and family. I was so sorry to hear of Ronnie's death. Ronnie was a good caring person that I enjoyed working with. I pray that God will give you strength at a very difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Allen Melton
Bobby & Alda Draper
March 4, 2012
Joyce and family,
We send our love and sympathy. We have fond memories of Ronald, Wayne, Ellen and You when you lived in our community. Our prayers are with you.
March 3, 2012
Joyce and Family, My deepest sympathy to you. I remember Ronnie as a kind and decent man when I was at the Baptist Home. Spent many nice times at his parents home with you and his family. A really nice person.
Wanda Burnside Wehrend
Salem, Va
Jean Meador
February 27, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bob Webb
February 27, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Ronnie's death. My sympathy goes to all the family members and freinds of Ronnie. Ronnie was always cheerful and full of fun! He never seemed to let life's problems keep him from spreading good cheer to everyone he met. Ronnie was kind enough to take my son and I on a coon hunt and let my son shot the coon out of the tree. He was a great guy and all of us at Southern States will certainly miss his smile and good natured way of saying things. May we all visit him someday in heaven!
Kelly M. Sisson
February 27, 2012
Ellen,
I am so very sorry to read of the death of your dad. Know you are being held in my thoughts and prayers. If you'd like to talk, you know where to find me!
Tom & Phyllis Lash
February 27, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you Joyce, Ellen, Cameron and family! Ronnie was such a sweet and gentle man. We will meet him again in a better place. May God's peace be with you through this time.
Ollie Pickral
February 26, 2012
My sincere condolences go out to Joyce and family. Ronnie and I grew up together, played sports together and we roommated after high school. He will be missed by all his "brothers and sisters" of the Va. Baptist Childrens Home.
LINDA hultz weaver
February 26, 2012
my thoughts and prayers are with you today joyce,may you find comfort in the LORD in knowing that ronnie is in a better place...i will always remember ronnie ,he was an awesome guy...linda hultz.
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