Yopp Sr. Milton Lee

Milton Lee Yopp Sr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was very committed to his family and friends. He spent many years of service and retired from the milk industry, having worked for Sealtest, Flavor-Rich, and Kraft. He enjoyed the outdoors with gardening and hunting. Hobbies included antiquing and flea ­marketing. He also was a United States Army Veteran having served during World War II. Milton was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Jones Yopp; brothers, Clem and Harvey Yopp; sisters, Violet Duncan and Blanche Hinkle. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Milton, Jr. and Sherry Yopp, Danny and Dru Yopp, Ronnie Yopp, and Bonnie and Monte Smith; grandchildren, Nicholas Yopp and wife Laura, and Elaine Smith. Survivors also include special friend Paige Kemp, her daughter, Carletta and their family. Surviving brothers and spouses are Donald and Nancy Yopp, Samuel and Frankie Yopp, Frank and Barbara Yopp; two sisters, Dulcie Trimble and Thelma Dove. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Family will receive friends on Monday, June 6, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neil Turner and the Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, consider contributions to the Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.