Bruce Stroupe

Bruce Wilton Stroupe, 86, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at his home. Born November 6, 1924 in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late William Ellison and Alice Chaney Stroupe. He was a graduate of Greenville High School and Furman University. Mr. Stroupe was retired from Milliken & Company as Director of Recruiting, a charter member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, and a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WWII. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Catherine Paschal Stroupe; three sons, W. Bruce (Meg) Stroupe of Spartanburg, Gilbert E. (Mary) Stroupe of Forsythe, GA, and Randolph P. (Kelly) Stroupe of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Lou Stroupe of Greenville. He was predeceased by a brother, Francis Ellison Stroupe. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 P.M. Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 14, 2011 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, conducted by the Rev. Joseph K. Smith. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 400 DuPre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The family is at the home. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bruce W. Stroupe please visit our Sympathy Store.