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Dan Stroup Obituary
A native of Gastonia, he was son of the late Daniel Glenn and Ferrie Rhodes Stroup. He was a US Coast Guard Veteran and Civil War buff. He was also a well respected optician.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty E. Stroup; cousin, Jane Mack; special niece, Tammy Zirkle and husband, DeWayne; and numerous other nieces and nephews; great nephews, Dennis, Dustin, and Dylan Zirkle.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Civil War Preservation Trust at civilwar.org
Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Stroup family.
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Wayne Stroud
September 8, 2020
Dan and I were roommates at Gardner Webb in ‘66-67. We have not been in touch with each other since then, and I just now learned of his passing. I never think of those years at GW without thinking of Dan. He was a great person and it saddens me tremendously to learn he is no longer with us. My belated condolences to his family.
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Ron Feuer
March 21, 2018
Dan was my best friend through our elementary school years. Dan and I both worked as opticians later in life. It is with my humble wishes that he may rest in piece. He was the consummate authority in doing a job of any kind correctly and with the best PRIDEFUL workmanship in mind...RIP DAN...Ron Feuer
March 20, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
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