Everett Pierce Loppacker, Jr.

Everett Pierce Loppacker, Jr., affectionately known as Chuck to his friends and Pop to his grandchildren, died on October 20, 2022. He was born on February 6, 1932 to Everett Pierce Loppacker, Sr. and Louise Morris Loppacker. Chuck was married to Charlotte (Betty) Bertsch Loppacker for 66 years.
He is survived by his loving wife; his four children, Cynthia L. Garcia (Marco) of Fort Collins, CO, Tracy L. Schraufnagel (Joe) of Reidsville, NC, Amelia L. Dillingham (Connor) of Midlothian, VA, and Jeffra M. Loppacker (Kathy) of Moseley, VA; and eleven grandchildren.
A lifelong learner, Chuck attended Swathmore University, the US Naval Academy, Cornell University, and NC State University. He graduated from NC State in 1963 with a master's degree in Civil Structural Engineering. He served in the US Navy and Army. Chuck had a career as a Civil/Structural Engineer and a second career later in life as a Home Inspector.
His interests included jigsaw puzzles, card games, bowling, tennis, skiing, golf, and traveling, but spending time with his family was his greatest joy. Chuck was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Always a gentleman, he was kind, loving, and gracious to all.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home (3050 W. Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23831). Alex Creager, Pastor of Bon Air Presbyterian Church, will be officiating. The family will have a reception at the chapel immediately following the
service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Carolina Honduras Health Foundation at www.CHHF.org , or your local food pantry/soup kitchen. Chuck was an active volunteer in both of these organizations. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .