H.B. Stroup
November 13, 1930 ~ February 4, 2019
Resided in:
Asheville/Greenville, SC
Henry Barnett Stroup went home to be with Jesus on February 4, 2019, at the age of 88. Rarely did anyone know his actual name because he was always known as H.B.
He was married to Louise Pinkerton Stroup for 65 years. He was the son of the late Henry Barnett Stroup, Sr., and Annie Ward Stroup, of Asheville, and brother to the late Frances Keffer, of Concord.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Dick Stroup (Sandra), of Greer, SC, and daughter, Shan Rose (Dan), of Asheville.
He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Kevin Kane (Jeri), of San Diego, CA; C.J. Davis, of Dallas,TX; Laura Clark (Brad), of Hendersonville; Sandy Rose (Sarah), of Gastonia; and Lacey Arocha (Cesar), of Soddy Daisy, TN; and great-grandchildren: Chris, Sarah and Kaden Kane, of San Diego, Catherine, Rachel and Bradley Clark, of Hendersonville, Grayson and Camden Rose, of Gastonia, and Koli, Kasynn and Knoxen Arocha of Soddy Daisy.
He was a man of God and showed the love of Jesus to all he met. He had a passion for missions and sharing Jesus with everyone he met. He greeted everyone with his smile on his face, love in his heart and words of affirmation. He loved the Lord, his family, and his church, which motivated his lifestyle. He was a charter member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
He graduated Lee Edwards High School in 1948 and attended Small Business classes at NC State. He coached Babe Ruth Little League Baseball for 10 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a lifetime member of the Asheville Optimist Club. He served as President of that club, as well as Lt. Governor and then Governor of NC. He also served as an Optimist International Vice President.
He served on the board of the Boy Scouts, YMCA, Camp Bethel (VA), and as chairman of the board at Boys & Girls Homes at Lake Waccamaw, NC.
He was CEO and 3rd generation owner of Stroup Sheet Metal until his retirement at age 85.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to DEEP Ministries, 24 Carrier Place, Asheville, N.C. 28806
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service.
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My sincere condolences to the family in the passing of H.B.
Dear family,
Oh most sincere wishes go out to you. We are praying that God will give you that perfect peace that passeth all understanding! Always remember the great memories.
Love in Christ,
Thom and Marsha Medford
Praying and thinking of you all during this time. You will be in our prayers in days ahead.
Louise and family…So saddened to hear about H.B…but I know he is rejoicing with the Lord he loved so much! Lifting you all in prayer for peace and comfort at this difficult time and days to come. Love you Louise!
Louise, Dick and Sandra, Shan and Dan,
We grieve with you in this time of sorrow. We will miss our dear friend. But
we rejoice with H.B. in his deliverance from this world into the Presence of His Savior, Jesus, Whom he served so faithfully.
We are praying for you.
The James Johnson Family
Louise, Dick and Sandra, Shan and Dan,
H.B, was a mentor for me from the first decade of my years in the Roofing Industry and beyond. He helped instill core values in me at a young and impressionable age which carry through today. Even though we’ve had our moments over the years, I’m a better man for having H.B.’s influence in my life. Please know that we hold you ‘In the Light’ as you grieve the loss of a husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. Stay close during the coming hours and days. Love one another as we celebrate the life and legacy of H.B. Stroup.
Chris,it has been 2years, the grief is still unbearable at times but the memories are precious. Thank you for acknowledging his influence on your life it hurt me when you and I H had your differences because I was there too when you start it out. I was very much impressed with your abilities and your ability to cope with physical problems. I felt motherly toward you and was hurt when we had to separate company but it must’ve been all in god‘s plan for all of us. Again thank you for allowing me to know that H was a good influence he loved you
Dear Louise, Dick and Sandra, Shan and Dan, and family,
HB Stroup was a precious man of God. He loved the Lord and faithfully served his Lord, sharing his faith by word of mouth and by living the Christian life by example. He was a committed church member and served with excellence on every committee he was involved with at West Asheville Baptist Church. He was a regular participant on Tuesday night church visitation and was a giver both in time and financially to those in need. He had a heart of compassion for all. He loves his Lord, his family, his friends, and his community. Even though his health was failing, he faithfully (along with Louise) visited our home to encourage us during daddy’s journey to heaven. Thank you Louise for yours and HB’s faithful ministry to the Johnson family. HB and daddy are now praising the Lord together in heaven! Blessed Assurance
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Revelation 21:4
Cesar and Lacey,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You and your family will be in our prayers. We send you love and pray God’s peace sees you through this difficult time.
Dear Louise, Dick & Shan,
I’m just now finding out about HB passing & while Heaven’s gained another wonderful man, we’ve all lost one too! Your family has been so important to me & mother when she was living. I can only imagine the welcome he got from so many when he got to heaven! I know his health had not been great of late, but it’s still hard to lose him. Thankfully, we will see him again when we get to heaven! You all have been & of course, remain in my prayers! God Bless!
Louise, Shan and Dan. We are so sorry for your loss. HB was always so helpful and kind to our family. He was a blessing to us. I am praying God’s comfort and peace for you and your family.
With much love,
Ken and Paula Fann
Sorry to learn of H.B.’s passing. Cherish the memories and may they bring comfort to you during this time as those memories will get sweeter each passing day. Our condolences to you.
Curtis and Lou Anna Hardee, Optimist Club of Greenville, NC, NC East District
H.B. was a mentor for me 30 years ago in the Roofing Industry. I’m still using his guidelines today. Otho Pool, Jr., Columbia S.C.
Louise, Dick, Shan & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It is so hard, yet easy to let a loved one go knowing that you will one day see them again in heavan. May God give you the comfort and sweet memories during the days ahead! HB and your whole family were very special to all the youth at WABC. Lots of happy memories of fun times at your house. Love to you all.
We are proud to say that we knew H. B. as we all served together at North Point Baptist. Our prayers will be with you all as you continue through life without his being beside you
Another great optimist gone home. He was such a sweet heart. Sending prayers and condolences to the family. Rest In Peace HB.
Very sorry to hear about HB’s passing. He was a fine man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
With love,
Sherri and Tyler McKinney
What a sweet spirit, now at rest from all labor. Thanks be to God!
Sincere condolences to Louise, Shan and to Dick.
I was privileged to have served with and been mentored by H.B. in our years together on the Camp Bethel Ministries Board of Directors. So much wisdom that he humbly imparted and his patience with us younger members who thought we had it all figured out.
I am sorry to have missed his passing but still wanted to post this to remind his family and friends how God used this man to impact so many lives and institutions.