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LAURENCE STOOKEY Obituary
Laurence Hull Stookey
Beloved father, grandfather, professor, pastor and friend died at Asbury United Methodist Village on Sunday, October 16, 2016 after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia. Larry was born on April 8, 1937 in New Athens, IL to Loyd and Gladys (Hull) Stookey. He married Peggy Reynolds and had two daughter who, with his six grandchildren, survive him. He earned his Ph.D. in theology from Princeton Seminary and taught at Wesley Seminary for 27 years. Ordained as a United Methodist minister, he served many congregations throughout Maryland and Delaware. A memorial service will be held on November 4, at 11 a.m. at Metropolitan United Methodist Church.
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Mary Anne
January 23, 2025
I did not know Dr. Stookey, but I just came across two prayers in the Methodist Hymnal that he crafted, one for the sick and one for those who grieve, and I took pictures of them so that I might use those beautiful words the next time I need them. Just wanted you to know that though the man you loved has moved on to eternal glory, his influence for good continues on here on earth.
Allen Branson
November 25, 2016
I think fondly of my time as a student at WTS, with Dr. Stookey as my worship professor. His piety had a profound impact on me. I often thought of him and I was looking for information on baptism and I found this obituary. I know he is at peace. I will miss him.
Herndon Olin
November 4, 2016
Respect for a great man!
Rose Miles Robinson
November 4, 2016
To the family of Dr. Stookey, my prayers are with you as you go through what must be a very difficult time. Dr. Stookey was one of my favorite professors at Wesley Theological Seminary.
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