Larry Ross Shope, 72, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 6, 2020. He was born on June 6, 1947 to the late Claude Baxter Shope and Drusie Ross Shope. Larry was a lifelong resident of this area and he was of the Baptist Faith. He was currently a member of Ball Play Baptist Church but was also a member of Little Conasauga Baptist Church for many years. Larry enjoyed camping and was also a H.A.M Radio Operator. Above all things, he loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Bennie and Charles Shope.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 54 years, Lois Shope; daughter Kim Rainwater (Terry); son Tim Shope (Janet); three grandchildren: Ryan Casteel (Bethany), Micah Rainwater, and Zane Shope; sisters-in-law: Gwendolyn Tatum (Roy) and Velma Davis (David); brother in law Henry Chastain (Debbie). In addition to these, he leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 5:00pm on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Ball Play Baptist Church. A celebration of life service will follow the visitation at 5:00pm at the church with Matthew Harris and Cecil Williams officaiting. Graveside services will take place at 11:00am on Monday February 10, 2020 at Cedar Springs Cemetery. Ryan Casteel, Micah Rainwater, Terry Rainwater, Tim Shope, Zane Shope, and Nathan McNelly will serve as pallbearers. Roy Tatum will serve as honorary pallbearer.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Larry or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Shope family with these arrangements.
Sunday, February 9, 2020
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Ball Play Baptist Church
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Starts at 5:00 pm (Central time)
Ball Play Baptist Church
Monday, February 10, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Cedar Springs Church Cemetery
723 Cedar Springs Church Road Southeast, Cleveland, TN 37323
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