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J. Larry Shope 1951-2026

J. LARRY SHOPE
J. LARRY SHOPE

October 24, 1951- July 4, 2026

Beloved Son of Jacob & Jean (Long) Shope

“Serve one another humbly in love.” Galatians 5:13

Meager living, sacrificial giving

To those in need, He had no greed

The ideal versus the real

He struggled with a wrong

To be made right

An achievement goal that took its toll

Oval office history

Presidential High

He knew it all in great detail

Ask the question, He had the answer

Only facts were given, with no lie

Working hard on a new endeavor

Detailing a Biblical time table

An uncompleted job

He was not able

250th Declaration

Our Nation’s Independence

A day with an’eternity’ glow

For Jefferson, Adams

And later Monroe

Who would think this celebration

Would reach out to Larry

With the same invitation?

Walking the halls of what was home

You had family, you had friends

They sang your praises

You definitely were not alone

Meager living, sacrificial giving

To those in need, You had no greed

You gave your best, and nothing less

Yes my brother, you will be missed

Jerry Ann, John, Jim, Jeff, Steve, Bonnie

Many nieces and nephews

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of J. Larry, please visit the floral store.

to share memories or send condolences visit his page at Egger Funeral Home’s website.


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