IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Kevin “Big

Kev” Lupton

March 11, 2015

Obituary

Kevin "Big Kev" Lupton, 58, of Lancaster, PA was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior on March 11, 2015 after battling cancer for 5 years. Kevin was born in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA on December 12, 1956. He was the son of the late Clement M. Lupton, II & the late Artense Lupton. Kevin attended Mastbaum High School , as a music major and Millersville University where he studied Political Science. Kevin was a dedicated employee of RR Donnelley and recently retired after 34 years of service as a Manufacturing Supervisor. Kevin wore many hats and had many diverse jobs while at RR Donnelley: Roll Tender, Pressman, Coordinator, and Diversity Trainer. His Donnelly family says Kevin left a forever mark on the company, he left that mark everywhere he went. Kevin's hobbies included: Body building, playing the tuba, bass, and trombone. Kevin was an avid Eagle's fan and he could be heard yelling at the TV during each and every game. Kevin was a Deacon at Bright Side Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. He was a member of the Men's Fellowship, and the Men's Day Choir, under the leadership of Sister Wright. Kevin was instrumental in organizing the Men's Conferences, Men's breakfast, the First Ladies Recognition Dinner and the Richard Simms Community Recognition. He was also instrumental in developing the Rites of Passage program that prepared adolescents for young adulthood at Bright Side Baptist Church. Kevin loved being a member at Bright Side and loved his duties as a Deacon. Kevin will be missed by his church family at Bright Side Baptist Church. Kevin was one of the founding members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at Millersville University, "Seventh Diamonds of Zenith", chapter Gamma Omega under Cheyney University, May 15, 1977. Kevin was also a graduate of Leadership Lancaster on May 27, 1998. Kevin was a "Man's Man", but he loved to cook. He enjoyed entertaining people and no one was a stranger to him, and always welcomed around his table. Kevin will truly be missed by his friends, RR Donnelly, his Church, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and most of all by his wife and family, as well as the Lancaster Community. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry of 32 years; sons Kevin, (Michelle) of Philadelphia, Marquis (Whitney) of Philadelphia, and daughter Brittany of Lancaster, PA. He is fondly known to his four grandchildren as Grand Pop, and GP: Jazmeen, Briauna, Kevin, and Wynnifred, lovingly known as Mi Amor and one great-granddaughter Nyla. He is the brother of Katherine M. Lupton, Philadelphia; Pantheia (Pam) Ford, Philadelphia; Angela Lupton, Philadelphia; Shleema Lawry (Raymond), New Jersey; Pastor Clement M. Lupton, III, (Brenda) North Wales, PA; Linda Lupton , Philadelphia; Gregory Lupton, Denver, CO: he was the son-in law to Gloria Oliver and brother in law to Dean Oliver (Melissa). Kevin had a host of adoring nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins who will miss him. Kevin is known as "Posso" to his uncles Dr. William Lupton and Gary Lupton and Hoss to his little sister Pam; Lonzo to his little sister Angela, and Brother to his little brother Clement. Kevin was preceded in death by his brothers Tyrone and Bruce Lupton. Family and friends will be received for a viewing from 6-8PM on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Bright Side Baptist Church, 515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 with the Rev. Dr. Louis A. Butcher officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Kevin's name may be made to Bright Side Baptist Church 515 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603, c/o of #KEVINSTRONG ministry for the sick and shut in.

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Bright Side Baptist Church

515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA,

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Lititz Pike

Lititz Pike, PA

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