James Arnold Rupe Obituary
The memory of James Arnold Rupe (Logan, West Virginia), who passed away on August 19, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Arnold Rupe to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sybil Aileen and Noah Arnold Rupe; his sister Shirley; his brother-in-law Art Barthelmess; his nephew Steve Barthelmess; his in-laws, Vito T. and Mary F. Esposito; and his brothers-in-law, Thomas E. and Michael A. Esposito.
He is survived by: his wife Rose Esposito Rupe; his children, James A. "Jimmy" Rupe (Jennifer), LeAnn Wooten (Kevin) and Elisa Beth Williams (Jimmy); his grandchildren, Amanda Moore (Scott), Christopher Wooten (Kasey), Kristen Wooten, Kaylee Wooten, Nicholas Williams and Caden Williams; his great grandchild Payton Wooten; his brother Gary Joe Rupe (Patricia); his nieces and nephews, Beverly Taylor (Tim), Rick Barthelmess (Tammy), Brett Barthelmess (Angie), Eric Rupe (Maria) and Diana Williamson Barthelmess; his in-laws, Dr. V. M. Esposito (Betty), John V. Esposito (Melissa) and Dr. Patrick R. Esposito (Caroline); his nieces and nephews, Anne E. Esposito, Lesli C. Esposito Verdi (Pete), Patrick R. Esposito, II (Michelle), Cara Marie Esposito Gump (J. D.), Thomas V. Esposito and Mary Catherine Esposito; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Natalie, Elizabeth, Caroline, Claire, James, Annie and Luke; and also Pam O'Neil Esposito.