Kenneth “Dwight” Joplin, 82, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 21, 2017. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 27th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. Please wear your favorite advertising t-shirt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice.
Dwight was born May 29, 1935, in Hatfield, Arkansas, the son of Elbert E. and Opal I. (McDonald) Joplin. Following graduation from Hatfield High School in 1953, he jumped a train bound for Kansas City to look for a better life. Well done. Dwight began his career at Hallmark Cards, married Sylvia A. Pigg, and settled in Blue Springs. After enduring 35 years at Hallmark, he enjoyed over 25 years of retirement, continuing his passions of collecting, tinkering with clocks, spending time with his family, and a good steak or hamburger.
Dwight’s survivors include his wife, Sylvia Joplin of the home; daughter, Janice Longfellow (Jody) of Lee’s Summit, MO; son, Michael Joplin (Jennifer) of Greenwood, MO; and brother, Carroll Joplin (Ann) of Claremore, OK. Grandpa Tick-Tock is also survived by five grandchildren: Nicole Harper (Andrew), Ashly Green (Matt), Joel Joplin, Steven Joplin, and Emilee Longfellow; four great-grandchildren: Fiona, Amelia, Miles, and Sweeney; and his beloved dog, Jasper.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Toby Joplin
21 Sep 2020We are deeply saddened by the passing of our uncle Dwight. The memories of many happy trips to Blue Springs come flooding back. I always appreciated his love of cars and baseball (mostly the Royals) and his dry sense of humor. No matter how long we went between visits we always were able to pick up right where we left off because he was so genuinely likable. Dwight was the epitome of a “good man” and we will miss him. – Toby Joplin
Susie Krause
21 Sep 2020Joel, thinking of you and your family. – Susie Krause