Rivers Stroup

“Rivers” Stroup Walter Lee “Rivers” Stroup, 42, passed away at his residence in Corinth on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Funeral services are set for 4:00pm Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Magnolia Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories, with interment at Salem Christian Church Cemetery. Bro. Ted Avant and Bro. Greg Worthy will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 8, from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and Wednesday from 3:00pm until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home. Born October 7, 1970, he enjoyed spending his summers at his grandparent’s house spending time with his family and friends. In his school years, Rivers earned several awards and recognitions including being placed in the High School Hall of Fame and High School Football All-Stars. After graduating from Alcorn Central High School in 1990, he went on to Northeast Community College, Mississippi State University earning his B.S., University of MS earning his M.ED. and University of North Alabama earning his ED.S. In his education career, he served in many positions at various schools including Shannon High School, Alcorn Central Middle School, Alcorn Central High School, and Thrasher High School, serving as coach, teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He served as the Assistant Superintendent for the Alcorn County School District. He always wanted to serve others and put others before himself. On May 27, 1995, he married his sweetheart, Katrina, and to his loving marriage three children were born. They were his life and he was so proud of each one of them. Rivers’ favorite pastimes were golf, fishing, camping, MSU football, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, New York Giants Football, and motorcycle riding. He was a member and deacon of Waldron Street Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Katrina Massengill Stroup; his three children, Connor, Preston, and Kaylee; his parents Cecil Stroup and Linda Reed Stroup of Walnut, MS; his paternal grandmother, Mona Lambert Stroup of Crowder, MS; a sister, Summer Stroup of Corinth; a brother, Michael Stroup and wife Holly of Scotts Hill, TN; 2 nephews, Jackson and Knox Stroup; his parents-in –law, Rudy and Kathy Massengill; special friends, Scott and Heather Lassiter, Jimmy and Laura Rodgers, Chuck and Karen Hodum; a host of friends in the Alcorn and Prentiss County School Districts; and three beloved pet dogs, Coco, Lily, and Pony. Those who preceded him in death are his paternal grandfather, Bilbo Stroup; and his maternal grandparents, John William Reed and Martha Reed. Pallbearers will be Chuck Hodum, Jimmy Rodgers, Mike White, Shane Taylor, Jonathan Taylor, and Shawn Mathis. Honorary Pallbearers will be the deacons and elders of the Waldron Street Christian Church. To send online condolences please visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.net.