Charles "Pops" Cupp

Charles W. Cupp passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 24, 2017 at age 60 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services with military honors at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

Charles was born March 13, 1957, to Charlie and Evelyn (McGee) Cupp, in Newton, Iowa. He served in the Army and National Guard for 23 years. He was employed for the City of Des Moines, retiring in March of 2012. Charles was a big fan of the Chicago Bears and the Cubs and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping at Lake Connie.

Charles is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Sheryl; daughter, Angela (Chris) Eddy of Menlo, IA; sons, Michael (Julie) Cupp of Pleasant Hill, IA, Brandon (Kara) Cupp of Washington state; foster son, Joe Larson of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren, Taylor, Devin, Vincent, Conner, Carsen, Caleb and Clara Cupp, Cameron Lint, Liberty Kimmel, Carmine Kennedy, and Mikey and Breanna Eddy; sister, Lorrie Cupp of Newton, IA; mother-in-law, Bonnie Stahl; nieces, nephews and other family members along with his many good friends and fur babies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Evelyn Cupp; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shellie (Rick) Jones and Gennie (Richard) Feehan; nephews, James Feehan and Jon Stahl; and his loyal dog, Teddy Bear.

The family would like to express their thanks to Mercy Hospice for their care and support during this difficult time. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice or Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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