Larry Allen Supinger

The Rev. Larry Allen Supinger, 65, of Dalton, died Sunday night, April 5, 2009, in Portland, Ind., following an extended illness.

Larry was born Aug. 17, 1943, in Versalles, Ohio, the son of Byron and Lura (Penrod) Supinger. Larry graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree. He served in the United States Air Force. Larry was also a member of the Ministerial Association of Jay County and the International Evangelistic Organization. Larry worked as a sales rep at the Napa Store in Hartford City for 30 years and also ministered various churches for 29 years. Larry married Judy Beatrice on May 29, 1982.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Supinger of Dalton; two sons, James Paul Stephenson Jr. and wife Bethany of Portland and Joshua L. Stephenson and wife Jennifer of Albany, Ind.; five daughters, Denise Reynolds of Castine, Ohio; Beth Anne Crisman and husband Jeff of Syracuse, Ind.; Beverly Supinger of Indianpolis; Jennifer L. Hummel and husband Gene of Portland and Priscilla Young of Florida; brother, Gale Supinger and wife Becky of Brooksville, Ohio; sisters, Mona Lou Weaver and husband Joyce of Greenville, Ohio; Linda Philpot and husband Hirim of Richmond, Ind. and Sandy Rhoton and husband Pat of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Larry was predeceased by one daughter, Cindy Hodge; and a brother, Keith Supinger.

Memorial services for the Rev. Larry Supinger are Sunday at 3 p.m. at First Evangelistic Church, 210 Robinwood Drive, Dalton. The Rev. David Rowland will be speaking at the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.