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Offie Lapsley Obituary

OFFIE LAPSLEY, of Fort Wayne departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Regency Place, Fort Wayne. A native of Uniontown, Ala., he was a member of Greater Progressive Baptist Church, where he served faithfully. He retired as an inspector from Uniroyal Good-rich after thirty years of dedicated service. He was the owner of "Ozzie's" and Lap's Ice Cream for nearly thirty years. He was also employed by Graves Trucking Company for five years and organized the singing group The Gospel Keys. Survivors are a loving and devoted wife, Eunice; two sons, Gregory L. Lapsley and Anthony C. Lapsley, both of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Carmine (Andrew) Haynes of Tulsa, Okla., Eunice (Wilfred) Billingsley of Greensboro, N.C. and Sabrina Lapsley of Fort Wayne; one sister, Jean Foxx of Boston, Mass.; three brothers, Timothy Moore, Randy Moore and Jerome Moore, all of Marion, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Offie and Cora Lapsley Sr.; a brother, Creamo Lapsley; and a sister, Marion Jackson. Service is 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Progressive Baptist Church, 2215 John St., with calling from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Offie Lapsley

21 Entries

Joyce (Jodi) Dickson

January 28, 2005

Dear Lapsey Family,

You are in our families thoughts and prayers. May God give you and your family strength and comfort.

In Jesus Name,

Jodi, Sherrie and Bobby, Jr. & Bill Dickson

Joyce (Jodi) Dickson

January 28, 2005

Dear Lapsey Family,

You are in our families thoughts and prayers. May God give you and your family strength and comfort.

In Jesus Name,

Jodi, Sherrie and Bobby Dickson

Albert Stephens

January 27, 2005

To Eunice,Greg,Carmine,Tony,"Nicey",

Sabrina and family,

I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Lapsley's passing.May the Lord comfort and keep you during this sorrowful time.We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Albert and Grace Stephens and family

Joyce & Lynn (Diller-Smith & Associates)

January 27, 2005

Eunice and family, we both want to extend our sincere sympathy to you in this time of sorrow. He was such a kind man and we always enjoyed talking with him. One of my memories of him is that he loved to tease me about the fact that I don't wear shoes at the office. He will be missed by a lot of people, I am sure. Take care of yourself and we wish you comfort and peace.

Don & Sherry Queener

January 26, 2005

May God continue to comfort and keep you.- Family of Bryant Stephens

Sharon Brown

January 24, 2005

My prayers go out to you all. With deepest sympathy.

Marva Billingsley

January 23, 2005

May God be with you and yours during this time of grief.

With deepest sympathy and praying

for your comfort.

Marva and Myrtle Billingsley

Dea & Sis Fred Hunter

January 23, 2005

Sis Lapsley we are praying for you and the rest of the family in this time of sorrow. May God continue to keep you in his prayers. Just keep your faith in the Lord and remember he's in a better place where he won't have to suffer anymore.

Ernestine Hicks

January 21, 2005

Continue to look upon the hills for strength to get through the loss of your loved one. God will not leave you nor forsake you...

Kimm Gorman

January 21, 2005

To the entire Lapsley family: It sadden me deeply to hear of the passing of your Dad and I must say I've had the great pleasure of knowing him for many, many years. It was always pleasant being in his presence and he will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Lapsley, I wish I could be there to give you a hug and I will always remember how kind you and Mr. Lapsley were when and wherever I saw you.

Tony, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Look to God for your strength and take good care of Mom (smile)!

Submitted with sincere sympathy,

Kimm Gorman

James, Velma, & Kalisha Goree

January 21, 2005

Thinking of you! Mr. Lapsley has left behind so many memories that will live in our hearts forever.

Please know at this difficult time, that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pastor Ugertha L. "TULIP" Smith

January 21, 2005

We, the FAMILY and MEMBERS of The House of Prayer/Higher Heights Ministries Outreach Center, send our deepest condolences as well as our sympathies to our extended family... knowing that GOD knows what's BEST for each of us, and HE NEVER makes a mistake... we know that a petal from that GREAT BOUQUET of GOD'S GREAT LOVE has been taken up to rest ON GOD'S GREAT BUSOM... LET US REJOICE and BE GLAD IN THE LORD! OFFIE is no longer suffering... We are PRAYING for you Eunice and children that with the HELP of GOD and family members you will make it through this... your time of bereavement...

jimmy conner

January 21, 2005

The memory of Mr. Lapsley was that of a concerned, caring person who gave me good advice and words to live by.

Im grateful to be exposed to his earthly presence and to the family, I extend my compassion at this time of your loss!!

Jimmy Conner

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Pamela Markey

January 21, 2005

May GOD give you peace and sustain you during your bereavement. My prayers go out to you and family.

Pmaela Markey

January 21, 2005

May GOD give you peace and sustain you during your bereavement. My prayers go out to you and family.

Cynthia Hardy-Palmer

January 21, 2005

May God so ever shine in your lives today. May the peace of God be with you this day, as you grieve the loss of your husband, grandfather, father, uncle , and brother. He knows whats best for us all.

Shirley Black

January 21, 2005

Shirley Black

Erma Belt

January 21, 2005

God has a plan for each of us. The plan for Mr. Lapsley has been completed and God is saying well done my faithful servant.

Each of you should treasure all of the times [good and bad] you have shared with your love one, always keep him in your heart.

God can give you strength now and beyond this time, just keep the faith.

God Bless each of you.

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