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He was born on March 27, 1964 in Trenton, to Karl and Peggy Poplin. Graduated from Edgewood High School in the class of '82. He married Nicole Poplin (Wolfe) on April 20, 2011 and experienced unwavering love and laughter. He leaves behind a legacy of children- Michelle Poplin, Beth (Wolfgang) Davis, Allyvia Miller, Lauren (John) Zimmers-McCaughey, and Zachary (Brittany) Anderson. He shared countless memories with his brother Bruce Poplin and sister Diane Poplin. As well as grandchildren- Heidi West, LuAnne West, Dennis West, Brianna Hilsercop, Brayden Anderson, and Benson Anderson. He also leaves behind many family and friends who will miss his contagious laughter.
David will forever be known for his strength, charming "grinner" smile, and countless stories. We are at peace knowing he is fishing in heaven with his trusty sidekick Mack.
David decided to donate his body to science at UC Health in Cincinnati. We are holding a celebration of life in his honor and that will be held at The Meadow Ridge Park (5101 Circle Parkway, Middletown OH 45042) on Sunday August 24th from 10am-5pm. All are welcome to come celebrate his life just as David would want it to be- bring your fishing pole and favorite stories.
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Kristi Brewer
August 12, 2025
So, shocked to hear this! I have known David all of my life. And we laughed together any time we saw each other. Over many years. He was a true Sweet Heart. God Bless His Family. And May God Bless His Soul. Love Ya, Dave. Fly High. Kristi Brewer
SHAWN FORMAN
August 12, 2025
RIP DAVE, You dont know how much i liked working with you. I remember your first day on a union job boy was it fun in new miami laying sewer pipe. YOU WILL BE MISSED BROTHER.
Janet Edens Johnson
August 12, 2025
I have known David since kindergarten and he always had that beautiful smile. He was always gentle and soft spoken around me and I´m sorry for his family´s loss. I hope you find comfort in his memory and may it be a blessing.
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Jennifer Armour Blust
August 11, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. David was always such a sweet person. I will always remember him riding his bike and giving big hugs! He was a good friend to me in school.
Sue C Smith
August 11, 2025
Goodbye David ...I loved you all my life.
Roxanne Mantz
August 11, 2025
Sincere condolences. David was an incredible person. In the early years, we fished at the same spots a lot of times and had very heartfelt conversations. He always stood up for the underdog, and he always made me laugh. Prayers for the family.
douglas crum
August 11, 2025
i absolutely loved david! i have so many memories of us working at ak steel for a lot of years. his smile always made the day a little easier. my love and deepest sympathy for his family. i will keep you in my prayers.
Diane Whitaker Bicknell
August 11, 2025
I´ve known David for about 45 years. I haven´t had the opportunity to see him in the last few years but every time I did see him there was always a big hug and a laugh. RIP Grinner fly high!!
Janet
August 11, 2025
My heart just breaks for the loss of such a great guy!! He always thought of others,I will never forget the memories we had ,The trip he took with my late husband all the snow they got stuck in South Dakota, Sledding with our kids,He had 2 sweet beautiful daughters we made memories with!!!! Life is so short!!!! Hug your loved ones and Cherish the memories coz that's all we will have left!!!!!
George Banks an Delores Roberson
August 11, 2025
So sorry for your loss sending prayers to the family David was a good friend we will all miss him
Delores Roberson
August 11, 2025
Dave was a real good man if he liked you he liked you if he didn't like you he would tell you right to your face he was one of a kind he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed he always made you laugh an the day go by quickly when you was working with him we was really good friends an I will miss him
Samantha Spivey (Robinson)
August 11, 2025
I am sending my thoughts and prayers to his family. Everyday that I had the pleasure of working with poplin he would made each day full of laughter always making each job feel like a party. I will truly miss him.
Don Byrd
August 11, 2025
Godspeed Grinner.
Gene Poplin
August 11, 2025
He was like a brother to our family
Love him for who he was. He will be missed. Love cousin Gene Poplin
Peanut Poplin
August 11, 2025
Lisa Barnett
August 11, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to his loved ones, if you were fortunate enough to know him you knew what a special soul he was. A great friend and always the life of the party. I hope you are hunting and fishing in paradise Dave, you will be missed
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