George Ben Stroupe

George Ben Stroupe, 95, of Morganton, NC joined his wife of 72 years, Sue, and his son, Gary, in Glory on Monday, March 24, 2025. Born in Burke County on May 4, 1929 he was the son of the late Bonnie Portland Stroupe and Dora Ann Hildebrand Stroupe. Ben was a lifelong member of Mt Home Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ben was raised by his mother due to his father passing before his birth. He loved camping, which he had done for over 30 years. Ben enjoyed riding around on the golf cart and talking to everyone. Ben never met a stranger. He enjoyed playing putt-putt until evening when he danced the night away, then woke up to play putt-putt again. Ben loved traveling across the country with friends whether it was in an RV, cruising, or flying. He especially enjoyed visiting different casinos. Ben served for 2 years in the US Army. He later worked at the Carbon Plant before starting his own septic tank business in 1965. Even after retiring he continued to work by hauling gravel, trenching, and maintaining his apartments. Ben worked in construction with his brother, building several houses including his own. Throughout his life during his free time, Ben was an avid card player and enjoyed bowling in his early years, which he was even part of a bowling league at one point. Ben is survived by his daughters, Linda Stroupe Fisher and Lisa Stroupe Greene (David); daughter-in-law, Susie Stroupe; grandchildren, Rebecca Garner (Chris), Kevin Stroupe (Michelle); Clayton Greene, and Olivia Greene; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Anabel Garner, Jackson and Colt Stroupe; and sister-in-law, Delores Stroupe. In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Margaret Sue Stroupe; son, Gary Wayne Stroupe; brothers, B.P. Stroupe (Nell) and Harvey Stroupe; sisters, Mildred Cooper (Clyde), Margaret McManus (Ben), and Beulah Bootsie Carswell (Gilbert). The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Mt. Home Baptist Church. The funeral will be held in the church at 3pm with Rev. Ethan Cromer and Mr. Tommy Sain officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Home Baptist Church, 2272 Mt. Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Visitation March 30, 2025 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Mt. Home Baptist Church Service March 30, 2025 3 p.m. Mt. Home Baptist Church Committal March 30, 2025 Mt. Home Baptist Church