Graduation Year | Class of 2008 |
Date of Passing | Dec 30, 2010 |
About | PFC Kenneth Wayne Poplos, II U.S. Marine Corps Passed away suddenly on December 30, 2010. He was the son of Kenneth W. and Nancy C. (nee Pidgeon) Poplos. Kenny was proud to be a U.S. Marine and was to start active duty this winter, deploying to Afghanistan in the spring. He graduated from Hodgson Vocational Technical H.S. where he majored in auto mechanics. He played and enjoyed soccer and lacrosse for Hodgson as well. He was a member of Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown Station #1. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and most outdoor activities . He had worked at Newark Chrysler Jeep during high school and continued there after graduation until deciding to join the Marines. Kenny always had a loving heart, a contageous smile and would help or do anything for anyone. In addition to his parents, Kenny is survived by his brother Nicholas R.; grandparents: John and Janet Poplos and Walter and Joanne Pidgeon, 5 aunts, 3 uncles, great aunt Sandi and uncle Jimmer, and many cousins and friends. He loved his dog Abby, who passed away recently while he was at Combat Engineer Training at Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawareonline/obituary.aspx?pid=147578051#fbID=693782336 |