Joe Wesley Choplin

CHOPLIN WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. Joe Wesley Choplin, 73, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his home following a six and a half year battle with cancer. He was born April 7, 1937 in Yadkin County, the son of the late, Wesley and Irene Adams Choplin. Mr. Choplin was an active member of Parkway Presbyterian Church. He had a talent for drawing which was portrayed often on the church bulletins. He was owner and operator of Joe Fine Foods Grocery Store and co-owner of Country Club Rug and Fabric Care. He loved gardening; playing golf and watching his grandchildren play sports. He also took pride in his bird houses and his die cast car collection. He served as President of the TPA and in 2009 he was voted Man of the Year of the Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Choplin. Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Roxie Olivia Collins Choplin of the home; four children, Keith Choplin and wife, Robin, Bill Choplin and wife, Viola, Tammy Leinbach of Winston-Salem and Chris Choplin and wife, Crickett of Clemmons; ten grandchildren, Brittany and Parker Leinbach and Dustin, Josh, Courtney, Kathy, Landon, Troy, Victoria and Violet Choplin; one brother, Dennis Choplin of NE; one sister, Carol Harrelson of Wake Forest; one aunt, Hazel Smith of Enon; and a special pet and companion "Doc". A Memorial Service will be conducted Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Parkway Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. Dan Wilkers. The family will receive friends following the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Parkway Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1000 Yorkshire Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.