Larry D. Asher

Larry D. Asher, 70, went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2015.

He was born in Monroe, Michigan and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Larry graduated from Hower Vocational; retired from Roundy’s and continued his employment with Park Acura. He was partnered with Asher’s Antiques, Asher Brother Trucking and Asher’s Hallmark. Larry was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Mogadore Moose Lodge #1082. He enjoyed outdoor activities with his family, including shooting guns, bonfires and cornhole. Larry loved singing karaoke, listening to country music, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Asher; mother, Willeane Haas; brothers, Gary and Thomas Asher. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Asher; previous wife of 25 years, Donna and their children, Larry (Rene’) Asher, Jr., Michael, Dawn (Michael) Kapas, Brenda (Eric) McMillion; grandchildren, Jacob and Dale Asher, Amber, Nick, Mike, and Matthew Kapas, Brandi Asher, Mercedes Frye, Kyle, Erika, Patrick and Lydia McMillion; brothers, Wayne (Bootsie), Joseph (Terry), Robert (Tammy), Denny (Brenda), John, Daniel Asher; and sisters, JoAnn (Rev. Bernard) Christy and Elaine (Pastor Robert) Stephens.

The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron, Ohio 44312. Funeral service will be held Friday 10 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 704 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44306 with Pastor Robert Stephens and Rev. Bernard Christy officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna. The family suggests memorials to Grace Baptist Church.