Bro. Roger H. Popplewell, 80, of Lebanon, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1946 in Russell County, KY to Edward Hugh and Naomi Popplewell.
Roger gave his life to God as a teenager. He accepted God's call into the ministry in 1977 and pastored for more than 40 years in the Church of God of Prophecy in Indiana and Kentucky. His life was devoted to preaching the Gospel, shepherding God's people and sharing his faith. Above all, Roger will be remembered for his love of God, his devotion to his family and his faithful service. His earthly journey may have come to an end, but the legacy he leaves behind will live on through his family, friends and all those whose lives were touched by his ministry.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 61 years: Judy Gosser Popplewell
3 sons: Terry H. (DeAnna) Popplewell, Troy W. (Angie) Popplewell and Trent (Patience) Popplewell
5 grandchildren: Hannah (Jonathon) Hawkins, Makayla Popplewell, Treven Popplewell, Tanner Popplewell and Emma Popplewell
8 sisters: Collieen Gaskins, Pam Johnson, Nita Popplewell, Brigette Popplewell (Joe Campbell), Sue Brockman (Bobby Grider), Lisha Popplewell, Dawn (Rick) Terry, and Peggy Woods
3 brothers: Mike (Sharon) Popplewell, Jerry Popplewell and Kenny Popplewell
Roger was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Alan Popplewell.
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana
Burial: IOOF Cemetery in Jamestown, Indiana
Visitation: Beginning at 10:00amCT on Saturday at Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Jamestown Church of God of Prophecy, 8 West Elm Street, Jamestown, Indiana 46147 in loving memory of Pastor Roger.
