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William Tope Obituary
Age 69, of Canton, passed away Thur., Nov. 7, 2019. Born Feb. 7, 1950, a son of the late William and Kathryn (Kinzey) Tope, he was a Canton resident most of his life. Bud was a 1968 graduate of McKinley High School and retired from The Twelve Incorporated as a Social Worker, where he helped many young men shape their lives and become productive members of society. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was awarded the South Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and various other medals and meritorious citations. Bud was an avid hiker and fisherman who took the time to appreciate and find beauty in each and every given day.
Survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Raylene and Jason Meyer; one son, Cole; one sister, Linda Tope; and four grandchildren, Lance "Rocky," Tabitha, Josh, and Aiden. The times most precious to him were time spent with family and he enjoyed watching them develop and was proud of their accomplishments. Bud always stressed the significance of the unity of family.
Services will be held Fri. at 11 a.m. in the Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home. Friends may call Thur. from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bud's memory may be made to The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, at: www.marineheritage.org. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
CHRISTINA A. TONEY
November 6, 2023
To Bill Tope's Family: Remembering Bill at this fourth year of his passing, which is difficult to realize. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. From: Randy and Christina Toney
Charles Danzy
December 20, 2019
Sorry for your loss. I just found out of your father's passing.
❤
Raylene Meyer
November 13, 2019
November 12, 2019
Semper Fi Marine, Rip.
Dr. Gilbert Rowley
November 12, 2019
To the entire family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. It was truly a privilege to participate in Mr. Tope's care, albeit only briefly.
Christina Malanij Toney
November 12, 2019
To Linda and Bud's children and grandchildren: We knew him as "Billy" while he was our neighbor and went to JJ Burns in the mid 1950's with us. He was fun to be with, as he had a keen sense of humor. The last time we saw him was at the JJ Burns Reunion, before it was torn down in 1999. May he "Rest in Peace."
From: Randy and Christina Toney
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Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home1803 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44709
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