Larry Holland Shope, Sr.
February 12, 1935 ~ December 26, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Larry Holland Shope, Sr., 73, of 2 East Baird Mountain Road, Asheville, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Rev. James Grady Shope and Margaret Whittemore Shope. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mack J. Shope and J. Grady Shope.
Mr. Shope was retired from Liberty Life Insurance Company where he served as manager and regional director. He served as a volunteer for 12 years at Memorial Mission Hospital with over 11, 500 hours and was a member of Berea Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Jane Priddy and Kimberly Leigh Garner both of Asheboro; two sons, Larry H. Shope, Jr. of Asheboro and William Grady Shope of Asheville; sisters, Ann Hyatt of Hoopers Creek, Ruth Banks of Burnsville and Nancy Lloyd of Prosperity; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and soul mate, Jean B. Johnson.
Funeral services will be 6:00 pm Sunday at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Stan Willett and Tom Lomax officiating. His family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday at the church prior to the service.
The immediate family will gather at the church cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Monday for the interment.
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Our deepest sympathy during this time of your overwhelming loss. May the Spirit of the Birth of Jesus make you strong.
Art Connelly, Lynn Hamilton, Erin & Matt
Dear Family,
Summer and I were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Larry’s and ‘My favorite brothr-in-law’s’ passing. Through the many years I have known Larry he was always a kind and true friend. Summer is very sad at the loss of her favorite ‘Uncle Stud’ and our hearts and prayers are with all of you. We feel that we both are still a part of the Shope family and will always be. We love you all and pray for your peace as Larry takes that great leap of faith into heaven.
Love,
Sharon and Summer
Ann, Ruth, and Nancy, I’m sorry for the passing of Larry. I wish I could have been there with you. I so vividly remember each of you attending church with Ann, Clara and me at Woodfin Baptist when your daddy was our pastor. My granny Corn loved your mother and dad very much. A great time was had by all who attended during those years. May you be blessed by knowing you are loved by each of us. The love of God will comfort and sustain you thru this. Love and prayers, Joan
I am so sorry about the loss of Larry. He was such a fine man and strong christian. It was a honor to have known him. I admired his eternal optimism to the very end. Larry always saw the cup as half full.We will miss you Larry. Helen Anne Hunt
Larry was the best neighbor anyone could ask for.He would always encourage us to keep going and never give up.We will miss him.Our love and prayers are with the family.Michael,Mary Ann and Carl
Dear Friends –
My heart goes out to you at this time of great loss. I am praying for you with each passing hour. It is my wish that God grant you peace… the peace that only our loving God can bring to you at this time. Remember that he will only be gone for a moment. You will be together again and there will be no sickness or sadness. Until then… rest in your heavenly Father’s arms. My love goes out to you and all those who love Larry. Deanna
Jean and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Larry. He was a delightful man and I will miss chatting with him in the neighborhood.
Missy
The Shope family and Jean Johnson are in our prayers.
Our special friend Larry will be greatly missed in the CVICU / CVRU @ Mission! Our thoughts and prayers are with JJ, Grady, Larry Jr, Pam, and Kim during this difficult time. We loved Larry very much!
I KNEW LARRY FROM WHERE I WORKED AT KMART ON TUNNEL ROAD WITH MS. JEANNIE…JUST WANT THE FAMILY TO KNOW HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS. I PRAY THAT GOD GIVES YOU STRENGHT TO ENDURE THE PAIN AND THE LOSS…MAY HE SMILE DOWN UPON YOU AND WRAP YOU ALL IN HIS ARMS AND LET YOU KNOW THAT HE IS THERE.
Grady, My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family at this time. Your father was a kind and giving man who made a difference in this world. Even though we feel sorrow for the loss we experience here on Earth Mr. Shope is rejoicing in Heaven and we will see him again one day. God bless you and your family.
I met Larry several years ago while working at Entenmanns Bakery Outlet.Larry always bought bread for the squirrels he fed at home.He shared pictures of them, and it was always a delight.He was a nice man,and I am so sorry for your loss.
I Knew Larry from his days of Trucking went on many trips with him and learned many things from him,I have a jacket he gave me from his days on the road that I wouldnt part with Larry will be missed by many, It was blessing to have been his friend. To all concerned may GOD bless each one.
Dear Family, We are so sorry to learn of Larry’s passing. But earth’s loss is truly heaven’s gain. What a great man he was and a faithful and true witness. I don’t think his courage and integrity, nor his love for suffering humanity could ever be surpassed. We are praying for you all in this difficult time. Much love always, Truman and Linda
Lovingly known as ‘Doc Shope’ to all the guys at the burger king ‘Liars Club’ at Oakley Plaza! He was a true friend and walked with many of us through life saving surgeries and trauma’s. He will be sorely missed! Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Our heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Jim and Jaye Lytle
Jean and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was such a wonderful person and friend. I will sure miss his good jokes he would tell, and most of all hearing about the strong faith he carried with him. He will truly be missed.
From two of your ‘sisters’: You will be greatly missed. It was so nice to have a brother like you who loved the Lord and prayed for us each night. See you someday in Heaven.
Our deepest sympathy during this time of your overwhelming loss. May the Spirit of the Birth of Jesus make you strong.
Art Connelly, Lynn Hamilton, Erin & Matt
I will miss you.