We just lost another good one.

crs · Post by **crs** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:02 pm

After 67 years of active life(hunting, army, paratroops, recruiter, master cabinet maker, ham radio operator, husband, father, etc.) my brother in law, Joe Troupe, passed away in a hospice in Jackson, Miss yesterday afternoon.
His daughter, my wife and I were there and it was a trying experience. Joe had spent the last ten years or so collecting and shooting guns and hunting deer with a passion with pistols, rifles, and archery. He had recently guided his daughter and grandson to two huge trophy bucks at his deer camp. The lymphoma finally took him, but he went with his boots on and will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
RIP
We will be over there again next week for the memorial service.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:13 pm

Condolences on your family's loss Charles. Prayers up for you all.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:16 pm

Charles,

You and your family have my heartfelt condolences.

Joe

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:42 pm

Cancer is a beast so sorry to hear that he lost his fight. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:07 pm

We are so sorry for your loss. We'll keep the whole family in our prayers.

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:08 pm

Condolences.................

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:29 pm

My condolences and a prayer, may he rest in peace.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:31 pm

All are in my prayers. Blessings

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:36 pm

Charles, I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:37 pm

Three cheers for Joe - we'll all see him up yonder. We also lost Lou Boldizar a pioneer on the Delaware river of primitive decoys - he was 92.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:40 pm

Prayers said. Let me know if I can help in any way.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:47 pm

My condolences to his family and you and yours. RIP.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:56 pm

CRS. You are not going to believe this.

I know Joe. I know his son in law Baine (he's actually my Sysco broker in MS). I've spent several evenings in front of my buddy Smitty's fireplace conversing with Joe. Though, I haven't seen him for a couple of years now. We called him "Norm" - I don't know the story behind that...

I did hear from Smitty that he was ill and the last time I was there, we tried to get him on the phone...

Really sorry to hear his passing.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:12 pm

Condolences to you CRS. Very sorry to hear this. Just lost my best friend here in the same fashion....hard to take for sure but prayers are up for you and family.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:26 pm

A tough time, for sure....I'm truly sorry for your loss....

otteray · Post by **otteray** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:05 pm

A very sad loss.
My wife is currently a 7 year lymphoma survivor and still looks gorgeous at 56.

We hold our breath every three months while waiting for her latest blood test results.
She always expects the worst.
Tragically, it can rear it's ugly head at any moment and destroy a loved one's life.
Please consider helping research with this cancer:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_to ... em_id=4189

crs · Post by **crs** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:26 pm

Gents - thanks for the kind words and prayers, both are appreciated.
All - we just heard that the memorial services will be Tuesday, so I will work tomorrow and drive from Dallas to Jackson Monday. Man, there is a lot of truck traffic on I20 between Dallas and Jackson!

OSOK - small world, eh? Since you knew Joe, it will not surprise you that he wanted(and will get) Bluegrass music played at his service. Also, the post service reception will be at Baine and Marty's house. May I tell them hello for you?

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:01 pm

Godspeed!

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:03 pm

Godspeed.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:08 pm

Prayers for you and the family and for safe travel.

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:23 pm

Prayers up, Sorry for your family and your loss!

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:38 pm

So sorry for your loss. Indeed a loss for our entire hunting community it sounds like. Please accept my condolences.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:50 pm

crs wrote:Gents - thanks for the kind words and prayers, both are appreciated.
All - we just heard that the memorial services will be Tuesday, so I will work tomorrow and drive from Dallas to Jackson Monday. Man, there is a lot of truck traffic on I20 between Dallas and Jackson!

OSOK - small world, eh? Since you knew Joe, it will not surprise you that he wanted(and will get) Bluegrass music played at his service. Also, the post service reception will be at Baine and Marty's house. May I tell them hello for you?

Yes, it really is, and please do - tell him Jac says hello. And no, I'm not at all surprised to hear that

Godspeed Joe. We'll think of you everytime we sit in front of the fireplace with the mantle that you constructed.

Buffboy · Post by **Buffboy** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 11:25 pm

Seems I'm saying a lot of prayers the last couple days but you have mine and my condolences for your loss.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:06 am

G-Dspeed to a fine man & I extend my empathy for your loss...

LB

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:42 am

Dealing with a loss is never easy! Prayers sent for all involved and for your safety when traveling!

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:32 am

Godbless and Godspeed.

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:26 pm

So sad. Sounds like he lived a good life however and that's certainly of some comfort.

From one paratrooper to another I'll salute his last jump with a hardy HOOAH!!

God bless,
Oly

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:29 pm

May he allways be in our Lords memory.

Nath.

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