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In Memory of Charlie Cropper
WWKI's radio family is mourning the passing of Charlie Cropper. We invite you to share your thoughts and memories of Charlie here - and to enjoy those memories as you look through some selected photos from Charlie's time with us.
In Memory of
Charles B. Cropper
June 19, 1946 - February 24, 2009
WWKI's radio family is mourning the loss of Charlie Cropper. Charlie joined the WWKI family in 1969, spending 18 years as the host of the morning show and nearly 40 years as co-host of Male Call. On July 30, 1987, Governor Robert Orr appointed Charlie a "Distinguished Hoosier." The next day, in honor of Charlie leaving the morning show to be a full-time sales representative, Mayor Stephen Daily issued a proclamation naming the day "Charlie Cropper Day" in the city of Kokomo.
The proclamation reads, in part, "Central Indiana has grown accustomed to his familiar wake up voice, spontaneous jokes, and contagious giggles, and Charlie Cropper's departure from the air waves of WWKI is sadly received, and Charlie's contribution to his profession and this community is greatly appreciated."
Those words, now even more strongly punctuated by his passing, are even truer today. At the age of 62, Charlie left us too soon. He will be missed by all of us.
You can listen to the podcast of the special Male Call broadcast from 2/24/2009 by clicking the link on the right side of the page. We invite you to share your thoughts and memories of Charlie here.
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(4/16/2010 3:39:35 PM) When I first started selling radio for Shine 99 radio in 1988, Charlie was a force to be reckoned with. What a powerful person in his industry and the community. I always admired his wonderful talents and his respect for all the media players in the Kokomo market. The radio industry has lost a very talented professional. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and the Kokomo business world. Val Abram |
| - Valerie Abram |
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(2/16/2010 6:44:26 PM) I used to live in Kokomo, IN, until 1990. I am the girl in the picture named Charlie_web10. I volunteered my time for WeCare. Charlie was a wonderful and generous man, who was a pleasure to work with. |
| - Stephanie (Chestnut) Fischer |
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(1/2/2010 10:59:11 AM) I've known Charlie since I was 15 living in Peru. My fondest memories are of Dick and Charlie on the air, and Charlie DJing at the Round Robins CB get together every year. |
| - mark shofner |
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(12/20/2009 11:01:22 PM) I was a life long resident of Kokomo for 53 years, moved out to follow GM. I was not aware that we had lost Charlie. It sadens my heart, and me an my husband will miss him sadly. May God bless you all and keep you safe. And may you all have a blessid Christmas. |
| - Joyce Nason |
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(12/11/2009 6:26:21 AM) i remember when my grandpa died he was there and told me that everything was going to be all right. And now to hear that hes gone just brings tears to my eyes |
| - elizabeth |
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