Jimmie L. Loupe, 77, of Newburgh, New York passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Port Charlotte, FL.
Jimmie was born to Louis and Juanita Loupe on November 18, 1939 in Stamping Grounds, Kentucky. Jimmie was an avid sportsman who loved anything that had to do with either hunting or fishing or the outdoors. This was something that he loved to do and always included his children in his adventures. His passion for the conservation of wildlife will continue to be passed down through future generations. He was an active member in numerous sportsman clubs around the local areas. Jimmie was an active member of the Hudson Valley Crusaders Wheelchair Olympics Team where he earned more than 20 gold medals during competitions. Jimmie was a Vietnam and Korean War veteran who served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at the International Paper Company for 35 years as a commercial milk packaging and salesman. He was a member of the Masons and Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Carole Lee “Hill” Loupe; his daughter, Lorie (Ed) Mehrhofof of Gardiner, NY; 4 sons, Jimmie (Isolina) Loupe, Jr. of Newburgh, NY, Dan (Liz) Loupe of Port Charlotte, Wayne (Jeanette) Loupe of Newburgh, NY and Jeff (Anne) Loupe of Newburgh, NY and 14 grandchildren, Jimmie, Alicia, Ian, Dustin, Brienne, Marissa, Ashley, Dylan, Connor, Robin, Marisa, Tristan, Tessa and Ella and 4 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Mason, Ryan and Hayden.
Visitation will be held 10:00AM-11:00AM with a funeral service to follow at 11:00AM, Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: Hudson Valley Crusaders Wheelchair Team, 6 Elbern Drive Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.