Ronald George Popejoy
Passed: November 26, 2018
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Ronald George Popejoy
Passed: November 26, 2018
Obituary
Ronald George Popejoy, age 72 of Goodyear, AZ died November 26, 2018, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born October 8, 1946, in Dodge City, KS to Glen and Nola Popejoy. In 1968 George received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Kansas State Teachers College. He taught high school social studies for two years in Strong City, KS. In 1970 he became the owner of Popejoy Highway Construction Company where he worked for the next 18 years. After retirement, George enjoyed collecting antiques, specifically Coca-Cola memorabilia, sports cards, and children’s lunch boxes.
George was a man of faith who loved God. He was very active in his church communities wherever he lived. He was a long-time member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ulysses, KS where he served as the Junior and Senior Warden of the vestry. He was a lay delegate to the General Episcopal Convention for six years and served for many years on the commission on ministry as well as serving on the search committee to find a bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas. From 1982 – 1988, George served as the managing director of Mission Outreach Renewal Evangelism in Eureka Springs, AR.
George married Bonita Ann Elliott in April of 1989. He is survived by his wife, Bonita; daughter, Michele Popejoy; sons, Russel Popejoy and Ryan Jones; and grandchildren, Brandon and Tyler Popejoy. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to Luke Chapter of Military Officers Association Scholarship Fund, PO Box 5072, Sun City West, AZ 85376.
18 responses to Ronald George Popejoy
Doug DeBacker says:
December 1, 2018
Dear Bunny and family:
Just a short note and special hug. Sending our deepest sympathy. May the smiling memories hold you strong in this tough time.
Sincerely,
Doug DeBacker
Bonita says:
December 4, 2018
Thank you so much. I do appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Bonita
Deborah Majors says:
December 2, 2018
My heart is heavy to learn of George’s passing. He was a kind and loving man who will be missed by all who knew him. His wife Bonita and his children gave him so much happiness and God gave him a life he lived with values and purpose. God bless his Family
Bonita says:
December 4, 2018
Thank you so much my sweet friend.
Love,
Bunny
Allen Knouse says:
December 2, 2018
So very sorry. Will be in contact when I return to USA on December 16. I have been praying for both of you.
Jim and Jerre' Carter says:
December 2, 2018
We loved George. We love you. At times like this we are grateful for our faith.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Love, Jim and Jerre’
Bill/Jackie Costello says:
December 2, 2018
Jackie and I first met George and Bonita when we moved to Fayetteville in 1989. They have been friends ever since. George invited me to Rick’s bakery for a morning coffee group, and I feel that we became close friends at that time. George was a wonderful person to know, and we kept in close contact after they moved to Az. We thought and prayed for George for the whole time he was going through cancer treatments and were very sad to learn he didn’t make it. I know that he will live on through his wonderful family, and by his friends here in Fayetteville.