Douglas Edward "Doug" Yopp

Douglas E. Doug Yopp, 77, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born on January 27, 1947, in Salem, son of the late Walter and Garnet Collins Yopp. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his brothers, Darden, Harold, and Steve, and beloved uncle, Kenneth Collins. Doug was a member of Seneca Baptist Church, in Elliston, and was retired from Rowe Furniture with 40 plus years of faithful service, where many friendships were made over the years. Family remaining to cherish his memory includes his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda Yopp; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Donald Duck Waldron; granddaughter, Keri Hodges (Jarrett); brother, Walter Jr Yopp and wife, Teresa; sisters, Martha Cole, Carol Hodges (Mike), Phyllis Hodges (Roger), and Donna McDaniel (Lewis); sisters-in-law, Martha Obenchain, Debbie Yopp, and Carolyn Yopp; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; special pets, Kitty Boy Buster and Max; and special friend, Tom Huff. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 6 until 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Funeral services to honor Dougs life will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. John Collins will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Dougs memory to Seneca Baptist Church; Blanket Drive Fund, 8572 Roanoke Rd, Elliston, VA 24087; or to Shriners Childrens Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed to the Yopp family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Monday, April 8th, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153