Harold Stuart Cupp, 81, of Sugar Grove passed away March 17, 2024, at the home of his son in Bridgewater, Virginia.
He was born Dec. 1, 1942, in Rockingham County, Virginia, a son of the late Leon Stuart and Pauline Catherine (Howdyshell) Cupp.
A devout Christian, Mr. Cupp attended St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church.
He spent 43 years at Ethan Allen Furniture, retiring as a production manager. A gifted musician, he played the electric bass guitar in many local bands, including the Berry Family Band. Additionally, he enjoyed time spent hunting, fishing, building in his woodworking shop or simply sitting on his porch watching wildlife and passing cars.
Raised on a farm in Rockingham County, Virginia, he never strayed far from his roots. He enjoyed raising a garden, operating his Farmall and International tractors, and was always excited to help local farmers in the hay meadows. Many will also remember him as a selfless, good-natured man who liked a good laugh and was full of humor, but was not afraid to speak his mind when he believed it necessary.
Above all, he will be remembered as a role model to his son and grandson, a constant provider and supporter of his family and their needs. He was a loving father who will be greatly missed.
On Nov. 2, 1974, he married Anna Norene Eckard, who predeceased him on Feb. 20, 2023.
Surviving are his sons, Michael Cupp and wife, Joyce of Bridgewater, Virginia, and Douglas Botkin and wife, Sandra of Churchville, Virginia; grandchildren, Wesley Cupp of Bridgewater, Virginia, and Douglas Dean Botkin and wife, Brianna of Churchville, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Lilly, Alex and Piper Botkin; sisters, Marie C. Huffer of Bridgewater, Virginia, Carolyn J. Petit of Weyers Cave, Virginia, and Judy F. Puffenbarger of Mount Solon, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Friday in St. Michael’s Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Smith officiating.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Cupp, Zack Eckard, Travis Petit, Kenny Puffenbarger, Dwayne Berry and Teresa Martin.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. today at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell, Virginia.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Hahn Cancer Center and Sentara Hospice for their kindness, comfort and care shown to Mr. Cupp over the course of his illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Cemetery Association, c/o Gary Sheffer, 627 Brushy Fork Road, Sugar Grove, WV 26815; or St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church Fund, c/o Delbert Rexrode, 527 Windrush Lane, Doe Hill, Va. 24433.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.obaughfuneralhome.com.
