Steve was one of my best friends from 9th and 10th grade.  We went to Carmel Jr High and South Mecklenburg High School together.  Steve shared my passion for sports.  I spent many an afternoon after school playing basketball at his house.  We were super competitive with each other but never let it get in the way of our friendship.  We went to UNCC basketball camp together and I saw my first NCAA March Madness game with Steve.  I moved to Cincinnati during my Jr year of high school and sadly, we didn't stay in touch with each other over the years.  He was a good friend to me and I will never forget our time together.  He made a difference in my life and hopefully I did the same for him.  Rest in Peace, Steve.  Peace and Love, Eric E.

Ten plus years of Carmel Junior High basketball on Monday nights introduced me to Steve.  Steve was always smiling, had kind words for everyone, selfless in everyway-- a gentle soul and a friend to all.  


Steve was my cousin and friend.  He always had a kind word and was a gentle soul. He was the Stroupe family ambassador - he always remembered our extended family and stayed in touch.  He left us too soon, I'll miss him forever.

Dan Stroupe

I am heart broken to hear of Steve's passing.  He was such a good man!! He had a kind gentle spirit about him.  He was one of the good guys in this world. It was a pleasure to know him!!  My  thoughts & prayers are with his brother Scott & the Stroupe family. I hope the great memories of Steve bring you comfort during this time. God bless.

Stroup
The  Commissioner of Huntingtowne Farms  Basketball
and Appalachian Die Hard .
Always a pleasant word and always a reminder  about  Appalachian beating Furman  by running back a 2 point conversion with no time left.( Mistake on the mountain as Furman called it) Never  let us live it down. Great guy sorry   did not  see   much  last  couple years. The world needs more people with his attitude and demeanor.  
Thinking of You

I'm Steve's uncle.  While growing up in Charlotte Steve and I formed a strong bond cemented by our shared love of sports.  I have  many fond memories as adults sharing a few beers over Chicken wings and talking sports.  Steve was quite knowledgeable about anything happening in the world of sports.  On a higher plane, he was one of the nicest guys you could ever know.  He had a kind word and a smile for everyone.  Certainly his passing leaves a big void in my heart.

Steve was a friend, classmate and teammate. Thank you for your friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with  your family.

We lost one of the good people that I was blessed to know. Forty six years of friendship that I will cherish forever. Still laugh when I think about that Atlanta Braves game in 1983. Got tickets from sportswriter with Atlanta Constitution. Ed Hinton. Bob Horner broke his wrist sliding into 2nd base and left the stadium in a fury. Ed asked us to try to track Horner down at some of his favorite bars in ATL. We drove around for hours looking for him with no luck. Priceless. One of the best nights in my life, Steve. You gave me a ride back from Ocean Drive beach in 1977 when I got stranded. I laughed the entire ride home. Still can hear you and Steve Ellis in front seat going back and forth. I will miss that smile Steve. What a gentle soul. Never turned his back on anyone and always took time to help others. I loved that about you Stroupe. Always looked at the good side of life. I pray I can more like you. You are loved and I am grateful to have known you as a true friend.

Dear Steve, 
The day I met you, I knew we would be friends forever.  The cookouts at our house, tailgating at App games, and the famous Putt Putt game at the beach. I know when I see you again, we’ll have a rematch of that Putt Putt game, and I might just let you win this time! 
You will be truly missed to both Daryl and I. 
Love you Steve....
Karen Teddy

To the Stroupe family, I want to extend my sincere condolences. Steve and I work at Prince Parker together for 10 Years and there was nothing I could not talk to Steve about. He always had a smile on is face. I can remember going to my doctors appointments and feeling scared and I would go to Steve and he would say  Trisia everything is going to be okay. With his mild voice when he speak I was comforted. Steve I hope you know how much you were loved by me and I will miss you dearly. Rest now in eternal peace my friend.

Love you, Steve. Thanks for the many decades of friendship, laughs, good times, road trips, ball games, quiet chats and generosity. You were one of a kind, and I'll never forget you buddy. 

I will Never forget you Steve. You’ve been a true Friend in my life that is unforgettable❤️Our Father has you now and will comfort all of us left behind for now. All my Love,
LA Forman

Old teammate and old friend. We hit most big sporting events together growing up in Charlotte.  Your dad even sold us our first house. God bless you and your family. I’m sure you’ll have a front row seat above!! 

I will always remember my nephew Steve as the sweetest little boy. He always had a big smile and a loving nature. Many of my childhood memories are of him over at our house with his mom, my older sister. We had lots of fun in those days and even though the years have separated us physically, I knew Steve would always be there for me. He was an exceptional person who faced his last days with great dignity.  My heart goes out to Scott and Helen and the rest of the family who were there for Steve in every way.  May God hold you close.  

OBITUARY

Steven "Steve" Stroupe

12 May, 1958 – 14 May, 2021

McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel

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