Roy Dale Moppin

Roy Dale Moppin 89, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home. He was born August 29, 1933 in Troy, Kansas, son of the late Martha and Lloyd Moppin. He married Martha "Joanne" Hahn on May 15, 1954, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage, she preceded Roy in death in 2004. He attended the Old Sixty School, and retired from Wonder Bread Bakery as a baker after years of service. He enjoyed horseback riding, and had rode with the "Andrew County Sheriff's Posse". He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a true cowboy, who will be missed by his family. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joanne, brothers, Robert, Paul, Kenneth, and Gary Moppin, and sisters, Esther Coats, and Ilene Rich. He is survived by sons, Billy (Brenda) Moppin, Savannah, MO, Charles Moppin, Easton, MO, and Roy (Terri) Moppin, Osborn, MO, daughters, Linda (George) Sticken, Savannah, MO, and Sarah Moppin of St. Joseph, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and his special friend, Jean Blakely.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home, with a Funeral Service 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Interment following at Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, KS. Memorials are requested to the Freudenthal Hospice.