Memorial Service announced for Kain Popkey

Kain William-Robert Popkey (June 28, 1983
– March 30, 2022)

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Daddy, Son, Brother and Grandson, Kain William-Robert Popkey. Born June 28, 1983, Kain departed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 to join his maternal grandpa, Pledger Chapman and his paternal grandpa, Robert Popkey.

Kain leaves behind his four young children, Kaylin, Mya, Carter, Brayden, their mother, Sarah Sposite, Kain’s mom, Melody Chapman, stepdad, Zeke Ludwick, dad, Steve Popkey, stepmom, Ann Popkey, brothers, Kam (Amanda) Popkey and their children, Jacey and Jackson, Kyle (Karin) Popkey and their children Wyatt and Eden, and his grandmas, Helen Popkey and Betty Chapman, who will hold him in their hearts forever.

Kain, you were full of life and love for your children and family. We all loved you so very much. Your children were proud to call you daddy and loved the many times you spent playing basketball or tossing a football or just snuggling with them. We were proud to have you as our son for your all too short time on this earth. Somehow, we will go on because this isn’t goodbye, just see you later. You left us with a part of you in your four beautiful children and for that we are blessed and forever grateful. We will keep your memory alive through them. Our beautiful Kain, you were the best daddy and son you could be and we will miss you until we are all together again.

A celebration of Kain’s life will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2 – 7 pm at the Manchester Sportsman Club in Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kain Popkey Memorial Fund at https://gofund.me/6ac3cdad or you can send donations to Old National Bank c/o Kain Popkey Memorial Fund; PO Box 463, Manchester, MI. 48158.

Arrangements are under the care of the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.