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Submitted: 7/15/17 • Approved: 7/20/17 • Last Updated: 7/23/17 • R1187978-G0-S3
SHIPFITTER SECOND CLASS US Navy
world War II
October 29, 1916-June 14, 2004
Dolfus Strope, 87, of Altus died Monday, June 14, 2004, at Mercy Hospital/Turner Memorial in Ozark.
He was a supervisor for Cargill, Navy veteran of World War II, native of the Spadra Community and son of the late Sylvester and Ruthie Bailey Strope.
Survivors include one brother, Arlon Strope of Altus; four nieces, Dorothy Perry of Altus, Charlotte Delaney and Ruth Ann Bennett, both of Ozark, and Linda Epperson of Hartman; one nephew, John Strope of Springdale; and companion, Christine Murphy of Altus.
Graveside services and burial were at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, at Nichols Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Mike Pennington officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.
Contributed on 7/15/17 by bill060
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