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Harold Thopy Obituary

Harold W. Thopy, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Waldron Health & Rehab.

Born March 24, 1936 in Shelby County, he was the son of Paul and Helen Louise (Kendall) Thopy. He married Elinor (Stanton) Thopy on April 11, 1954 and she preceded him on July 27, 2020.

Survivors include 2 sons- Tony Thopy (Bonnie) and Troy Thopy (Jennifer), both of rural Shelbyville; and 2 grand children- Ethan Wayne Thopy of Franklin and Camille Thopy of Shelbyville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his spouse Elinor.

Mr. Thopy was a lifelong resident of this area, and attended Boggstown High School. He was a self employed farmer his entire lifetime and also owned an operated an auto repair shop in Franklin for several years.

Harold enjoyed traveling and shopping with his wife, and also loved farming and mechanical work.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Daniel McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday morning, December 22, 2025 from 10:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared a glennegeorge andson.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Shelbyville News on Dec. 16, 2025.

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