Capt. Bobby S. Popwell (Retired), age 71 of Trussville, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Sue Shaneyfelt and William Alfred Popwell. He is survived by his wife, Diane Popwell; sons, Chris Popwell (Vanessa), Daniel Popwell (Shelia) and Michael Popwell; daughters, Andria Stark McCormick (Jason) and Kelly Stark Rothenstine (Mark); brother, Roger Popwell (Karen); sister, Joyce P. Caldwell (Wayne); and grandchildren, Timothy, Noah, Nicholas and Christian Popwell, Graham and Mary Campbell McCormick, Tiffany and Blake Rothenstine. Bobby served as a linguist in the U.S. Air Force and over 40 years in law enforcement with the Birmingham Police Department and as state investigator for the Jefferson County D.A. Office. He was a member of the Bonsai Society, Paleontology Society, an artist in oil painting, avid fisherman with his wife, Diane, gardener, and nature lover. Special thanks to Dr. Shaily Lahkanpal and staff, Alacare Hospice and Health. His family will celebrate his life on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 1:30 – 3:00 at Trussville First United Methodist Church with his service beginning at 3:00. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trussville First United Methodist Church or The American Cancer Society.
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