Birth date: Apr 27, 1951 Death date: Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Larry Keith Stirewalt, 74, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, in Salisbury. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, August 1, 2025, at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church. Pastor Tim Kneuss will officiate. Inurnment wil Read Obituary
We did not know Larry personally but we had the good fortune to know him in his professional capacity when he did some plumbing work, over the course of a few weeks, for us two summers ago, during which we did have an opportunity to observe his work and get to talk to and know him some as a person. In our relatively brief encounter, we came to know him as a skilled and conscientious professional and as a kind and caring man. We were, and are, grateful for his service and for having gotten to know him, even in this small way. Saddened to hear of his passing. Wanted simply to share our memory with those who knew and loved him.
I'm one of Larry's cousins, son of Christine Blackwelder, one of his Grandma's sisters ( Ruby ). We lived at opposite ends of the country for most of our lives and rarely saw each other, each with interesting very different careers. I do remember some good times, though- going shopping for antiques in Salisbury, spending several spellbound hours listening to his Dad's story of his campaign across Europe with General Patton ( a story never before told according to Larry ), touring the old Stirewalt farm with him, and most recently talking at length at Jim Stirewalt's 90th birthday celebration, when he told me how important his family had been to him. A good life, if a little short.
Wes Mutchler
Your family has my deepest sympathy in the passing of Larry. I had the pleasure of knowing Larry since the early 80's. He was a good man. I will be thinking of the family during this time of mourning.
Rick Jackson
Prayers for, Fair Winds and Following Seas to all who mourn and celebrate the Going Home of another of God's Eagles, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31.
G. David Dunlap
Janet, So sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. May God give you a peace and comfort that only HE can do, now and in the days to come. You and your family are in my prayers.
Debbie Sanders Roach
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
