Biography of John Francis Stropes
John Francis Stropes was born on July 25 1919, in Owensburg, Greene Co., Indiana, the oldest son of Adam Armstrong Stropes and Jennie Margarite Stropes (born Decker). John had 4 sisters: Anna Julia Stropes, Juanita Cora Stropes, Dorothy Alice Stropes, Elva Laverne Stropes, and one brother: Hoyt William Stropes.
John attended the Linton school system, Greene Co. IN. John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served much of his service time on the USS Bellona (ARL 32) during World War II.
John married Opal Ernestine Carroll Stropes (born Marshall) on April 7 1937, at age 17 in Sullivan Co, IN. John and Opal lived in Linton, Greene Co., IN, where two sons were born. In the interim John had taken a job at a factory in Indianapolis, IN. Over a period of time they relocated to Indianapolis, IN. They had two more children, both girls: Pamela Sue Greer, Taylor (born Stropes), and Vickie Lynn Love (born Stropes). John worked at the former Allison factory on the west side of Indianapolis.
John and Opal were divorced in Greene Co. IN, and John relocated to Waverly, Morgan Co. IN.
John was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and an avid hunter. He lived a rural lifestyle, and when not working at his factory job kept horses, hunting dogs, raised hogs and enjoyed barter.
After falling ill for several months John passed away on October 3 1966, at age 47 at his home in Waverly, Morgan County, Indiana. He was buried in October 1966, in Fairview Cemetery, Greene Co., Indiana.
Prepared by: Dan Stropes
2. 1930 US Federal Census 3. Indiana Births 1880-1920 4. US Social Security Death Index 1935-2014
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