Carl Stopp, 88, of Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Marion, Indiana, entered his eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida. He had spent the last 25 years of his life in Brooksville, a place he loved and called home. His final resting place will be in Van Buren, Indiana.
Carl was born in Stockholm, New York, on October 16, 1936. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Carl worked at Fisher Body/General Motors in Marion for 39 years. A man of deep faith, Carl was a devoted Christian who served his church faithfully as treasurer, vice chairman, and trustee. He was a devoted member of Lakeview Wesleyan Church in Marion and Brooksville Wesleyan Church.
Carl was married to his beloved wife, Kaye Stopp, for 38 years until her passing. He later shared three wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Ellen-Louise Frost.
He leaves behind a family who loved him deeply, including his wife, Ellen-Louise Frost of Brooksville; children, Tim (Sheila) Stopp of Vernon, CT, Christina “Tina” Perez of Tampa, FL, Tony (Briana) Stopp of Canton, GA, and Todd (Julie) Stopp of Fishers, IN; step-children, Gary (Ellie) Frost of Orlando, FL, and Tina Frost of New Smyrna Beach, FL; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends.
In addition to his first wife of 38 years, Kaye Stopp, Carl was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Teresa Lynn Philson.
Carl loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and took great joy in family gatherings. He was known for his quick wit and his ability to tell a good joke, but also for his readiness to share a prayer or a favorite Scripture whenever the moment called for it. If asked his favorite verse, Carl would always say Proverbs 3:5-6.
A memorial service to celebrate Carl's life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral and Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN, 46952, with visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Urn burial will follow at Van Buren Cemetery.
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