A son of the late Roy Nelson Stroop and Naomi Virginia Terry Stroop, he was born on August 5, 1943 in Augusta County, VA. He graduated from Middle River High School, and served in the National Guard. Roy was employed at McQuay for 52 years.
Roy was a lifelong member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Weyers Cave, and was a member of Staunton Moose Lodge. He volunteered for more than 20 years at the Verona Fire Department, and enjoyed attending Staunton Braves baseball games, Bethany U.M.C. softball games, and JMU baseball games.
Roy is survived by his son, Kevin Stroop and wife Tara of Mt. Sidney, VA; step-daughters Sharon Kiser of Verona, VA, and Laura Moore of Rockville, MD; step-son Ellis Farvel of Verona, VA; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Brenda Dogan and husband Gary of Roanoke, VA; brother Charles F. Stroop of Roanoke, VA; niece Heather Dogan; and nephew Brian Dogan and wife, Melanie, all of Roanoke, VA.
The family will receive friends from 10 am – noon on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Bethany United Methodist Church. Funeral services will begin at 12:00pm noon with Rev. Susan Reaves officiating. Burial will follow in Naked Creek Cemetery in Weyers Cave.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Bethany United Methodist Church, 3700 Lee Highway, Weyers Cave, VA 24486.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyweyerscave.com
