Obituaries
Kevin “Big Kev” Lupton, 58
March 11, 2015
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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Condolences to the Family
March 21, 2015
Sherry and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers; we express our deepest sympathy. Kevin has touched the lives of so many, and will be deeply missed. “Blessed assurance, Jesus in mine”…, We will see Brother Kevin again!
James and Bonnie Morant
March 21, 2015
Dear Lupton Family,
May God’s grace and peace overwhelm you as say goodbye to your loved one…”Big Kev.”
The Harris’s
March 19, 2015
Sherry and family: Kevin’s passing will be keenly felt within our family. His warmth and outgoing personality will be sorely missed. With love and deepest sympathy.
Marcy Lupton
March 19, 2015
Sherry and family,
Please know I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. My God give you strength and grant you peace during this time.
Cedric and Sonja Haywood
March 18, 2015
My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family ..
Joyce Johnson
March 17, 2015
Sherry: I am so truly sorry for the loss of Big Kev. He fought a good fight. I will have you in my prayers. Know that he is up their in the arms of the lord smiling down on you.
March 16, 2015
To Sherry and family: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you for the loss of your husband and father. Kevin was a warm and caring person and he will be sorely missed. May God keep you His loving care and give you His peace that passes all understanding.
Joyce P Dukes (Marcy’s sister)
March 16, 2015
My condolences go out to the Lupton family ,Big Kev was not only a good friend he was also a Mentor of Men . I remember the times at the Boys Club of Lancaster and how he had time to help us on are way to becoming Men and for that I thank you as I told you many of times God Speed My Brother … Charlie Hargrove Sr
March 16, 2015
Sending love and prayers to you and your family Sherry, my friend!
Judy McCloud
March 16, 2015
My dear friend Sherry and family my love and prayers are with you!
March 16, 2015
Sherry Lupton and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Kevin. I worked for many years with Kevin at the Steelway plant in Lancaster. He was truly a very special person and was a real pleasure working with him. He will be missed greatly; although he will be missed on this side it is the Lord’s promise through Christ blood we shall see him again. May God comfort you through this difficult time. Sincerely, David Saganich
March 16, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Lupton family. Kevin AKA “Big Pop” was very influential in helping a lot of the Donnelley workers enhance thier careers. He taught us the most powerful weapon you have is your mind and not your mouth. I’ll never forget the words of wisdom that he gave me 21 years ago, “Why did God give you two ears and one mouth ? Cause your suppose to do twice as much listening as you do talking”. He will always be in my heart and thought.
Russell Hannah
RR FDonnelley
March 16, 2015
I still can not believe you are gone. I will never forget your robust laugh and big hugs. You will be missed. Rest in well my friend until I see you again!
Pam Reever
March 16, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to Kevin’s wife and family. I worked with Kevin for years, and he was such a gentle man, a family man, and man of great faith. I know his faith and family got him thru the many trying times that cancer laid on him. Even at the worst of times, he always asked how I was, and that he was doing great! He was so strong, and wanted to beat this nasty disease to be there for his family. Wonderful man, and he will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts go out to his loved ones.
March 15, 2015
March 15, 2015
May I take a brief moment to express my condolences to Ms. Sherry Lupton and family, upon the passing away of
your loved one, Mr. Kevin Lupton. Kevin’s academic, career, and spiritiual contributions, as well as his
committment to the uplift of men, the family, Brightside Church, and the greater Lancaster community, speak
volumes, as indicated within the obituary, above.
Although you have not seen me in many years, I remember Kevin Lupton as a humble, athletic, people-oriented, and
intelligent kind of guy. As his better half and wife, you complimented brother Kevin in a very outstanding way,
evidencing a great committment to other people and the community, as well.
Mr. Kevin Lupton is a guy who came to Lancaster from the City of Philadelphia and made good. May he rest in peace. He
will not be forgotten….
Richard W. Allen
Montgomery Village, MD
March 15, 2015
Such an amazing man, the most unselfish person I have ever met. Greatly, greatly missed, thoughts and prayers to the family and all his freinds whose lifes he touched.
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- Friday, March 20, 2015
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Saturday, March 21, 2015
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- 515 Hershey Avenue
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