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Lawrence Albert Kopp

Lawrence Kopp Obituary

KOPP, Lawrence Albert On July 12, 2004, LAWRENCE ALBERT KOPP, beloved husband of Susan G. (nee Abel); devoted father of Sherry; dear grandfather of Emily; brother of Eugene. Visiting at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road (Overlea) on Wednesday 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1 P.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Kopp

26 Entries

Bill Kemper

July 21, 2004

I met Larry a couple of years ago, when Charlie moved into his shop. Larry was always helpful with advice he gave on any problems we were having with our cars. He would always give Charlie a hard time and then wink @ me when he was leaving. He will be missed. God Bless. Bill

Jim Bageant

July 19, 2004

I met Larry waaaay back around 1972. I remember all of his cars vividly and followed his career with interest. Even used some of his old parts third hand. In fact, I think I still have the front wheels and tires from the station wagon in the basement. Not sure which was my favorite. The Corvettes maybe. Certainly not the Malibu. Not the Opel (how did he ever fit in that thing?). I guess it was the jet black Nova. The finest all black race car I've ever seen.

Thank you Larry. For always representing our sport and our community as a gentleman.

judy tirschman

July 19, 2004

Oure deepest sympathy to the Kopp family . We went to school with Larry at Overlea and until recently lived in the same neighborhood with Larry and Susan. He was such a happy and pleasant guy, I could always count on seeing him when I took my walks. I will miss that. We are all better for having known him. Sincrely , The Strawbridges..Judy ,Bonnie , Skip and Tom

Ken Spates

July 18, 2004

I first met Larry in 1966 when he was driving his Dad's tow trucks. Ever since his days of racing the "Mad Man", 1957 Chevy I have followed his racing career. The last time a saw him was at the National Event in Ennis, Texas in 1998. Seeing Larry again, after many years, and meeting Susan, for the first time was a memorable experience that I will never forget.

Larry you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace!

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Sherry (Kopp) Mobley

July 17, 2004

Thank you everyone for your wonderful thoughts and prayers during such a difficult time. It's great to read so many special memories you have of my father.

Debbie & Bud Geiger (Voir)

July 14, 2004

I was blessed the day I met Larry & Sue 18 years ago when I became their neighbor. You truly could never meet two nicer people. They always had a smile and a wave for anyone and everyone!

Thank you Larry, for all of the times you mowed the lawn because my rider was down and for all of the snow plowing you did during the winter months. I was truly grateful even though you said it was "no big deal". I felt blessed and honored that you made it a point, as sick as you were, to attend the most important day in my life...my wedding. (I think you & Sue just wanted to make sure I did it!)

Bud & I will miss you terribly. Our hearts are in mourning especially for Susan, your family and the thousands of friends who will now feel an awful void in their lives because of your absence.

Sue, please remember that if you ever need ANYTHING, we are only footsteps away...that's what friends and neighbors are for. We pray that God will give you the strength to get through your loss.

With Love & Sympathy,

Deb & Bud

Steve and Peggy Shenton

July 14, 2004

TO Susan,Sherry,Gene,Maryanne and friends,Our hearts and love to you all.For we truely lost a great friend. Our thoughts will always be filled with memories with ways Larry has touched our lives.I'll miss you Lar.Thanks for being there when I needed you.

Ralph Molesworth

July 14, 2004

Godspeed Larry. My deepest sympathy to the Kopp family and friends. I've known Larry since the 1970's. Great racer, good guy.

Sandy & Wayne Lambert

July 14, 2004

Dear Susan and Family,

Our hearts reach out to you in your time of sorrow,We had many good times together (on the boat).May the love of family and friends be of comfort to you.

Joan Kime (Thomas)

July 14, 2004

Larry you are truly one of the greatest persons I have ever met. Along the path of life you meet people who touch your heart always and Larry this is you. My heart aches with your passing. Susan, you also are one who has touched my heart and always will. I have never seen you without a smile. I pray you find strength in God during this difficult time. I love you both always.

Heather Roberts

July 13, 2004

You could always count on Larry having a smile on his face and a kind word to say at the track. He was a great competitior and champion. You will be missed.

God speed Larry and show those guys up there how a pro stock truck runs.

Mark Birdsell

July 13, 2004

May one of the best Drag Racers of all time rest in peace. I will always remember Larry as an inovater and one heck of a racer. I did not know him personally, but had watched race for years.

T J Folk

July 13, 2004

Dear Susan and Family,

Our hearts ache for you. Larry was not just a race car driver and champion; he was a wonderful man, who was a true gentleman. I will always remember his smile, his laff and the love he had for you and Buster. May God be with you, give you his strength and never ever forget my friend; you and Larry were and are both Loved by many, many people.

Always in our prayers,

Ronnie and T. J. Folk

NHRA family

Bernie Agaman

July 13, 2004

My Prayers go out to Larry's Family

Michael Gunderson

July 13, 2004

We have lost another true Champion, my best for Susan and family. Godspeed Larry.

Scotty Hollander

July 13, 2004

I have known Mr. Larry my whole life. He was one of the nicest, funniest, and most well repected person i have ever known. He will truly be missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Susan, Sherry, Emily, Eugene, Brandy, and Spencer.

Wayne King

July 13, 2004

First met Larry and his crew at the NHRA National Event in Seattle. We were pitted on the same row. A very dedicated Drag Racer. When I think of Larry I think of his BIG SMILE.

RIP Larry

Lynn McCarthy

July 13, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to Larry's family and friends. RIP.

Domenic Coccia

July 13, 2004

God rest your soul Larry, you are sadly missed by everyone already.

Dom Coccia & Tony DeCarlo

Darryl Jackman

July 13, 2004

So sorry to hear of Larry's passing he was a great person and a great racer. Always the gentleman.

Jim LeClaire

July 13, 2004

This is such a sad day. We started running the circuit real hard in the early 80's and we first met Larry and his wife at Brainerd. We happened upon them in their trailer at dog feeding time.

Over the years I moved around on different teams but we always had time for a wave, few jabs and a smile.

Larry, so many thanks for the advice on picking my best and most loyal friend Nitro, the biggest damn Rott to ever hit a truck stop. Oh and the obvious racing advice too.

Also thanks for one of the best smiles, wheels up racing and nods over the years.

God Speed to you and your family. Take care "Big Dog" we'll always miss you.

Douglas Estabrook

July 13, 2004

So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I only met him once, at a Division One race at Epping in the late 70's and, while asking him a question about the Corvette he was running, he took the time to talk to me like he'd known me his whole life. I'll never forget that. A true champion, and he will be missed.

Doug

Dan Roney

July 13, 2004

Although I didn't know Larry personally, I have followed his racing career over the years. Thank you Larry for all the wonderful memories you have provided me and your fellow racers. God speed Larry, you'll be missed by all.

bob plumer

July 13, 2004

Very sad news for me as I grew up around Overlea and grew up with Larry. We had some great times togather on the streets. Without a doubt the best modifield racer out there.

RIP Larry, I miss you dearly.

Plum & Dottie

Felicia (salyers)Fitzgerald

July 13, 2004

I met Larry and His wife Susan when I worked for NHRA in the Southeast division. He was always up beat, joking and smiling whenever I saw him. He was another truly wonderful person and racer. Even though I hadn't seen him in quite some time, this loss hurts to the core. My prayers go out to Susan and his daughter, may gods strength be with you through this time.

Jackee Allen

July 13, 2004

I am so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. He was truly one of the good ones. Susan, he'll never be far away from you and Sherry. Both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers, as well as his friends and the rest of his family.

God Speed Larry. I know you're already talking racing with Darrell and Pappy and all who left before you.

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