R.C. "Doc" Poppy
April 25, 1932 - September 19, 2021
R.C. "Doc" Poppy, 89, of Huntington, passed away at 3:43 am Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Heritage Pointe of Warren. R.C. was born on April 25, 1932 in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles Poppy and Mona (Peacock) Poppy. He graduated from New Diggings High School earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University. He married Margaret J. Shultz on May 25, 1967 in Clintwood, VA. R.C. was the owner of Hillside Veterinary Clinic retiring in 2004 after 50 years of service. He was a member of the American Veterinary Association and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. Survivors include his sisters, Susan (Jack) McCoy of Madison, WI; Ruth (Chet) Melcher of Racine, WI; Lois (Tim) Martinson of DeWitt, MI; Connie (Don) Eckelbarger of Loves Park, IL; Brother, Allen (MaryAnn) Poppy of Shullsburg, WI; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mag of 50 years, parents, Charles and Mona Poppy, sister, Ann Scott, brother, Jerry Poppy and a special thank you to Rex, Susan, Allison, and Heather. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday, October 11, 2021 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN followed by Funeral Services at 3:00 pm Monday, October 11, 2021 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of R.C.to the Huntington Humane Society, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of R.C. "Doc" Poppy.
R.C. "Doc" Poppy, 89, of Huntington, passed away at 3:43 am Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Heritage Pointe of Warren. R.C. was born on April 25, 1932 in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles Poppy and Mona (Peacock) Poppy. He graduated from New... View Obituary & Service Information
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