Ronald Wayne Yopp, Sr., 65, of Moneta, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family, his pastors, and several dear friends. Ronald graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and earned his degree in business and agriculture from Virginia Tech. He had 32 years of service with Southern States. Ronald enjoyed competition hunting with his son, Wayne, and was a member of the United Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club, and the Professional Kennel Club. He attended the Halesford Baptist Church of Moneta, VA. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Andrew and Roxie Yopp; maternal grandparents, George and Mary Musselman; parents, Roy James and Margaret Ellen Yopp; and son, Ronald Wayne Yopp, Jr. His surviving family includes his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Joyce Ann Yopp; daughter, Ellen Leigh Yopp; grandsons, Cameron Wayne Yopp and Daniel Wayne Yopp; sister, Valerie Allen and husband, Henry; maternal aunt, Louise Musselman; nephews, H.L. and Chris Allen; 3 great-nieces; 2 great-nephews; and numerous cousins. He enjoyed life and easily put a smile on everyone’s face with his jovial demeanor. He will be greatly missed. Those who love Ronald are at peace with him now being in Heaven, a special place prepared by his Heavenly Father for him. A period of visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Halesford Baptist Church at 2485 Lost Mountain Road in Wirtz, VA. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 1 p.m., also at the church. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Pastor Melvin Harris and Pastor Tony Gray will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Vitalize Church at 40 Periwinkle Road in Moneta, VA 24121. The Yopp family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.