Billy Ray Stroup Obit

SHELBY-Mr. Billy Ray "Pete" Stroup, 55, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Clarence Edwin Stroup. He was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Adam Stroup. Mr. Stroup owned and operated B & G Towing for 15 years and worked as a mechanic most of his life. He loved fishing, working on cars, watching NASCAR, cooking and camping. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Edith Hardin Stroup; wife of 23 years, Regina Burton Stroup; two daughters, Amy Stroup Manning and husband Keith of Blacksburg, Taylor Stroup of Shelby; two sons, Shaun Stroup and Travis Stroup and wife Ashley of Shelby; brother, Eddie Dean Stroup of Shelby; sister Barbara Kay Stroup Piercy of Boiling Springs; six grandchildren and his pet dog, Macy May Stroup. He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory.