printed 03/24/2023
Salisbury
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printed 03/24/2023
Salisbury
Richard (Dick) Birch Cropper, 75, of Salisbury, Maryland, suddenly passed away on March 15, 2023 at the hospital from cardiac arrest.
He was born in Salisbury, Maryland, on April 2, 1947 to Miriam Birch Cropper and Leroy James Cropper, Sr.
Mr. Cropper was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Sarah Cropper Hoar and Miriam Cropper Bishop; and brother, Leroy James Cropper, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan Rawlings Cropper; his daughters, Susan Russell (John) and Lisa Cropper; and son, Michael Cropper (Amy); grandchildren, Stephen Russell, Jami Howard, Courtney Keller, Sofia Cropper and Josslyn Cropper; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Howard, Ellena Russell and Juliet Russell; sister, Susan Cropper Birch (Vic); sister-in-law, Martha (Marty) Cropper; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Richard grew up in Ocean City, Maryland.
He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1965 and worked at Paul’s Tackle Shop on Talbot Street for many years.
He attended Strayer Junior College where he met his future wife, Susan.
He worked for Crown Cork & Seal (can manufacturer) starting in 1968 in Salisbury as an assistant accountant and became manager of accounting in 1969.
He was transferred to St. Louis, Missouri, where he met some of his best friends, then was transferred to Chicago, Illinois in 1979 and promoted to plant manager in 1982. In 1986, he returned to the Salisbury plant and retired from Crown in 1995.
Dick always enjoyed music. He played drums in the marching band at Stephen Decatur and in the band, “The Scavengers” in the late 60’s.
There was an encore performance as a drummer at his son’s wedding when he played “Wipe-Out” (his favorite drum song) with his son’s band.
He enjoyed bowling, racquetball, and golf. His favorite destination was the Daytona Beach area, he relaxed as soon as he drove under the big welcome sign at the Daytona International Speedway.
His favorite hobby was driving and he made two cross-country trips with his wife.
He always loved going to Ocean City and driving through the inlet parking lot to check out the waves as it reminded him of growing up in Ocean City on Dorchester Street.
Dick was very dedicated to his wife of 54 years, his family, his work, and was always ready and willing to help others.
He loved to tease and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He requested no service or flowers, but please keep the family in your prayers.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Please share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.HollowayFH.com.
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