Clifford Eugene Roop, age 87, of Cedarville passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness. He was born at home on September 29, 1937, in Knox County, Ohio, to Michael Ora and Virginia June (Little) Roop.
In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by siblings: Richard Roop, James Roop, Arthur Roop, Herman Roop, John Richardone, Barbara Richardone and Sally Nelson. He was also preceded in death by two children including son Clifford James, his son-in-law Robert Touart, ten grandchildren including Graham, Byron and David Leitch; and two great-grandchildren.
Cliff is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Karen (Nix) Roop; children: daughters Michele (David) Leitch and Marie Touart, and sons Clifford (Jean) Roop, Jr., Timothy Roop and Michael Roop; grandchildren Hannah Leitch, Carissa (Dennis) Ortiz, Zachary (Jenna) Leitch, Kenneth and Richard Touart, Ellie and Jeremiah Roop, and Aaron and Gavin Roop; and 4 great grandsons Noah, Elijah, Jonah and Liam; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Cliff proudly served as a US Army medic in Bad Tolz, West Germany. He retired from Eaton Corporation's Airflex Division after 34 years of hard work. Cliff was a member of the AFL-CIO Allied Industrial Workers. He attended Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville. He spent his life devoted to providing for his wife and five children. After retirement Cliff enjoyed being Grandpa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he loved very much.
Funeral service will be held 5PM Wednesday, March 12th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Pastor Tim Cochrell will officiate. Visitation will be held beginning at 4 PM Wednesday until the time of service at the funeral home. He will be buried privately with Military Honors at the National Cemetery, Dayton.

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