Jack Ray Joplin

April 15, 2020

Mr. Jack Ray Joplin, age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at his home peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery. Born in Sissonville, West Virginia, Jack was a son of the late Cephas Edward Joplin and Ruby Ethel Marion Joplin. He began selling newpaper when he was 13 years old and sold almost anything the rest of his life. Jack was a member of Restoration Church of the Carolinas. He was an actor with Narroway Productions for 20 years and volunteered with The Gideons International for 36 years. Also as part of the Gideons ministry, he spoke in many local churches. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Judy Tritt Joplin; his son, Jeff Joplin and wife, Myra of Great Falls; his siblings, Joe Joplin and wife, Bev of Charleston, WV and Helen Armstrong of Winchester, VA; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Joplin and wife Renay, and Erica Joplin; and two great-grandchildren, Paislee and Paige. Donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 314, Fort Mill, SC 29716