Robert Thomas "Bobby" Loope, 61, of Buchanan, Va., passed away suddenly on Thursday evening, June 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard G. and Katherine Williamson Loope; and brother, Jimmy Loope. Bobby loved his church and had been a lifelong member of the Wheatland Lutheran Church, where he served as a Council Member and on the Board of Trustees. He coached Lacey, Brent and Andrew in various sports teams. He also enjoyed Virginia Tech football, playing golf and photography; had been "Santa Claus" for the Fincastle Christmas Parade for over 25 years, and was an avid collector of a lot of John Deere Toy Tractors. His loving family includes his wife of 36 years, Katie Hammit Provost Loope; son, Brent Isaac Loope and special friend, Kendra Anderson; and daughter, Lacey Katelyn Loope; sister and brother-in-law, Ginger L. and the Rev. Dr. Tom Smith, of Cumming, Ga.; brother and sisters-in-law, Bill and Mary Lee Loope, of Botetourt County, and Linda Loope, of Roanoke; special "adopted" son, Andrew Deppensmith; mother-in-law, Norma Wickline; brothersin-law, Charles Provost and wife, Elizabeth, Preston Wickline and wife, Linda, and sister-in-law, Jane Huff and husband, Andy; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Lee, Cathy and Suzanne Cronise. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 22, 2009, 11 a.m. in Wheatland Lutheran Church with the Rev. Cecie Haxton officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Wheatland Lutheran Church, 302 Wheatland Road, Buchanan, Va. 24066. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan Va., 540-254-3000.


Published in the Roanoke Times from 6/20/2009 - 6/21/2009