Charles Raymond Strope

He was born June 7, 1941 in Waynesburg, a son of the late Floren and Ruby M. Keener Strope.

Charles was a 1962 graduate of Waynesburg High School. In 1963, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.

On August 19, 1966, he married Annette Leichliter Strope, who survives.

Charles was a retired coal miner and shaft construction worker. He worked for R.G. Johnson and the Marianna Mine.

He was a lifetime resident of Waynesburg and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and was an N.R.A. supporter.

Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Michelle (Floyd) Conaway of Waynesburg; a son, Michael Raymond Strope of Carmichaels; four grandchildren, Courtney Elizabeth Strope, Jeremy Conaway, Nicole Conaway, and Jennifer Conaway; three great-grandchildren, Aaron Conaway, Victoria Trew, and Kacey Conaway; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his dog Ginger

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Deceased are four brothers, Gene, Richard, James, and Tom Strope; and his beloved dog, Rusty.