Stephen Eric Tope, 50, of Orange Park, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Stephen’s love for his family was something special. He was a very loving and devoted son, brother and uncle. He was a very gifted guitar player throughout his entire life, from a very young age. His friends and family loved to sit and listen to him play. He was a very skilled and proud iron worker in and around the Southern US. He had an adventurous spirit, and courageous heart. He was deeply loved, and will be missed by all who knew him.
Stephen is survived by his parents, Ronald and Barbara Tope; his sisters Nicole (Tope) Dawkins and brother in law Mark Dawkins and Leigh (Tope) Wilson and brother in law Robert J. Wilson; his nieces Caitlin Dawkins, Kaia Dawkins, Addison Wilson; and nephew, Bodhi Wilson. Stephen is further survived by his grandmother Imogene Bell, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and devoted friends all over the country.
At the family's request , Stephen will be laid to rest privately at Holly Hill Memorial Park on September 15, 2020.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com for the Tope family.
