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for Larry Kappa
Dana Walton Peterson
March 2, 2009
I just heard the news today. I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen Larry in many years but at one time we were close. Skating days are some I cherish and he is a part of those good memories. He will be truely missed. My love and prayers go out to his family but most of all his children.
Becky Young
February 21, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with you Donna, Michelle, Alora, Ryan and RK and family. You know I am here for you all if you need anything. Hugs and love you.
February 20, 2009
My prayers are with you all. I thought the service yesterday was beautiful. Take heart to the words the pastor spoke of, on salvation. Remember John 3:16. If you believe on him and get saved, you WILL be with Joe again, in heaven. I'm so glad he got saved right before his death. He is in an amazing place now, with the Father. I pray that God will give you comfort and give you peace knowing that Joe is with Him, now. Michelle, Alora, Ryan - I will pray for you daily. Take care and find comfort in the memories you have.
Sue Kotch
February 19, 2009
To my brother Larry,
We were so shocked to hear about Larry Joe. Our prayers and heart felt sympathy go out to you, Donna, Michelle and all of the family.
Your loving sister Sue Kappa Kotch and husband Bill. Myrtle Beach, SC
Melissa (Cumbie) Bessell
February 19, 2009
It's been years since I've seen Larry but like many others I too knew him from Glenvar and from the skating rink. Every Friday and Saturday night skating for hours on end. Larry was always such a fun guy. Although MANY years have passed since we've hung out the memories are wonderful! Prayers for you family. God Bless
Kimberly Dunn Trask
February 19, 2009
My prayers go out to the family. I knew Larry from Glenvar and the skating rink. He was a kind soul!
Love, Alisha Nicely
February 19, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Kimberly Jenkins
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jac Nazario
February 19, 2009
My prays go out Michelle, Alora and the rest of Larry's family. Michelle as you know I was in your shoes 10 years ago. If you any thing please feel free to call on me
Jac
Michael Overby
February 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I also knew Larry from skating and we used to race all the time and majority of the time he would win. He was such a great guy and we will all miss him dearly. I am sorry for your loss
Scott Setchel
February 18, 2009
I was devestated when I heard the news today.
Larry was an old friend of mine. Back to our skating days. We would travel to other rinks all over VA.
We would hang at my family's rink Star City into the morning hours after it closed playing Fooseball. He never could beat me.
Then we would go to my apartment and play Sega Genesis. I could never beat him.
Larry, John and myself were always hanging together. This was around 90-94.
I went with Larry's family to Piegeon Forge and blew all of our money on the go-cart rides and the laser tag Q-Zar in Gatlinburg.
He rode with me to several of my wrestling shows and sat in the crowd yelling at me.
He rode with me to Charlotte, NC to get Melanie from her sisters. We made it there in a little over two hours. Larry got so scared at how fast we were driving, he crawled into the floorboard LOL.
Larry was always there when I needed a friend during tough times.
I will miss him dearly.
Michelle, Alora, RK, Ryan, Jeanie, if there is anything I can do, please let me know.
I will cherish all the found memories we had together. All the fun we had, all the trouble we got into.
Larry, I will see you when I get there. Better save a game of Fooseball for me beacuse I don't plan on letting you win ever my friend.
I miss you,
Aimee Condayan
February 18, 2009
Oh, no. My heart goes out to his family. I knew Larry from the neighborhood I grew up in. I, my friend Michelle and Larry used to run around together all the time, getting into things. We also used to hang out with him at Lee High skating rink sometimes. I'm so saddened by this.
Melissa Fender
February 18, 2009
I went to school with Larry at Glenvar just want to say I'm sorry for your loss may god be with you , your in my thoughts and prayers
Melissa (Shaver ) Fender
Sascha Palauro Simmons
February 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Larry. We all will miss Larry greatly. He was such a great guy. My days of knowing him were from the skating rink on Lee high. Those days are some of the best memories I have of my childhood and Larry was always a part of that happiness. That is who he was, always happy. His goal every week was to be the fastest skater and make everyone he knew laugh. He and another one of our friends taught me how to shuffle. Thank you Larry for all the memories! Here's a lap for you speed skater! You will be missed greatly!
Donna
February 18, 2009
I remember Larry from way back when he dated my best friend, Missy. He was soooo funny and did everything to keep you laughing!! Always looked forward to challenging him at speed skating. He will be greatly missed.
Tammy Leonard-English
February 18, 2009
Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God will be with you and your daugther during this difficult time.
Amanda Underwood
February 18, 2009
As most of us I remember the skating rink days.. boy those days were great! We all grew up and went our own ways but the memeories will always be with us! Larry was a great person! He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Trina Epperly
February 18, 2009
Michelle,
I was shocked to hear about Larry. I am so sorry for you and his family. I know that nothing that I say can make you feel any better. Larry was one of a kind. He was special friend. It puts a smile on my face thinking back to the skating days. I hadn't seen you guys in quite a while, but I thought of you both often. The last time I spoke with Larry he was telling me how happy he was and about how beautiful your daughter was and how Ryan had grown up so fast. Hard to believe time goes by so fast. If you need anything, please email me- [email protected]
Jessicia Austin
February 18, 2009
Michelle and Alorna,
Words can not express the sympathy I have for you and your family during this time of great loss and heartache. Please know that we are lifting you up in prayer and keeping you in our heart & thoughts. If ever I can be of service to you , please do not hesitate to call.
Gail Stafford
February 18, 2009
I also knew Larry way back when at Star City skating rink. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Amy Staton
February 18, 2009
Michelle my thoughts and prayers are with you and Alora, I'm here for you. With love
Lois and David Taylor
February 17, 2009
To Donna, RK, Michelle and Alora,
Let us send to you our deepest sympathy and sorrow for this untimely loss. Joe wasnt your "average Joe" he was full of life, and he was loved and respected by many, loved his daughter Alora Deeply and will be sadly missed by his family as well as his many friends. when you think of Joe, dont get sad, think of a happy time you or someone else shared with him, he had many. going to be thought of often and sadly missed. take care Joe.
Jason Tuggle
February 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to your famly. Larry was a childhood friend. God bless.
Donna Dubberly
February 17, 2009
Dear Michele*Alora,
You * your family are in my heart. I'm here for you always . Love you dearly. call me if you need anything .
Love you , Bruce & Donna Dubberly Jonathan Petty & Robert Blankensip
Elizabeth Sue Dillon
February 17, 2009
It's hard to know how to say good bye. We all had such a crazy time together as kids and always had each others backs. We will always love and miss you.
Greg & Chris Hauser
February 17, 2009
Donna, RK, Bobby and the Kappa Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God has a plan for everyone in this time of loss it maybe hard to see. Joe has went home to a better place. He will watch over you each and everyday with a smile on his face. One day we will all meet in that special place.Until this day comes stay strong and reflect on those memories. May God Bless your Family.
Donna, RK ,
If you every need someone to listen or to talk to we are there for you!
Missie, Rob and Ronnie Costa
February 17, 2009
There is so much to say and not enough to say at the same time. Joe we have known you since we coached Ryan at 5yrs old with our son in football. From day one we all became friends and always remained that way to this day. We love and respect you and your family and are deeply saddened that we will not be able to see you again and laugh and joke about the past. Our hearts are broken and empty. I only hope now that you can rest peacefully. You will always be loved and never forgotten. We will smile everytime we hear your name my friend and we will see you again someday. And when we do, watch out heaven!
Betty and Sonny Hauser
February 17, 2009
Donna and Bobby:
We are so sorry to hear about your son's passing. Sonny and I know what you are going thru as we lost Debbie back in the 80's. Our prayers are with all the family.
Michelle Kappa
February 17, 2009
It is so hard to be away from you, away from your loving arms away from your warm smile your gentle heart.When we're apart like this life seems somehow out of balance and I go through each day feeling like the sun has hidden behind a cloud. I can't hardly wait until you and I are together and I can hold you close n my arms. Until then, know I love you with all my soul and I miss you with all my heart. You wrote this poem to me Joe. I will always love you and we will be together again in Heaven one day! I Love you....
Wendy Hall
February 17, 2009
I'm the sister Mary was talking about. Me, Mary, Larry, Scottie go way back when Skating at Lee highway... Yes we was just talking about him. I remember him always wearing this hat he had. Sitting here and thinking how funny he was. My hearts goes out to his family and you all are in my prayers. May god bless you through this difficult time.
February 17, 2009
First off i'd like to give Larry's family our condolences. We knew Larry from years back of going Skating on the weekends. He was a great/Funny person to be around. He will be greatly missed by many. You all our in our thoughts and Prayers. May Larry rest in peace
anonymous anonymous
February 16, 2009
You were always such a great friend to me and ive never laughed so much and been so comfortable with all my deepest thoughts trusting in you as one of the best friends I will ever have. Thank you for being you! I hope that the hearts of your loved ones heal and your children know how enormous your love is for them.
Stephanie Caldwell (Lambert)
February 16, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Mary H
February 16, 2009
Larry and I go way back to the weekends of skating...I was just talking about him a few weeks ago with my sister. I remember him as a very funny and happy guy....My hearts go out to his family and you all are in my prayers. May god bless you through this difficult time.
REGINIA WILLS
February 16, 2009
RK,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.... GOD BLESS YOU ... TIME HEALS ALL .WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY FOR ALL OF YOU,, GOD BLESS YOU... MAMA "CHUCK", ANNA, APRIL, & CARRIE & FAMILY
Jimmy and Sherrie Kappa
February 16, 2009
Donna and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina (Cox) Peters
February 16, 2009
Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss there is nothing in this world like losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this terrible time.
My deepest sympathy,
Stephanie wilson
February 16, 2009
RK
I'ts hard to believe this really happened.. We were just talking about him Friday... I know you guys had your differences, all brothers do! I know he loved you.. He told me this not to long ago.. Keep your head up and let his kids know he loved them very much.. need anything let me know
Carolyn Bowen
February 16, 2009
Michelle, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter. I do know what you are going thur. You know I lost my husband 2 yrs ago. You will have some hard times but always remember your friends are here for you..God bless you.
Amy Rickman
February 16, 2009
Mike I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your brother may God be with you in your time of sorrow
amy sink
February 16, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Brandi Rucker-Logan
February 16, 2009
RK,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, I hope somehow, some way you can find a path to guide you through your time of need...I know you and Larry shared a special bond that will never be broken...just remember that he will always be with you and your family. Larry had a lot of challenges in life that he always seemed to bounce back from, he was a very strong person and a good man...RK keep your head up and remember we all love you
Carolyn Breeden
February 16, 2009
Michelle and Alora,
My heart is sinking for you both. If you need anything you know I will be there for you. I love you both with all my heart. Keep up the faith, I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Lori Bane
February 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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