Larry Schoonover

Pastor Larry Lynn Schoonover Brother Larry was born on September 13, 1956 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to the late parents of James Arthur Schoonover and Patsy Ruth Hatfield Schoonover. Larry grew up in County Line, Oklahoma and later moved to Zanies, Oklahoma where he attended school until his freshman year. Larry transferred to Ringling Public School in Ringling, Oklahoma and graduated from there in 1974. He met his wife, Charlotte Ragan Schoonover, who also graduated from Ringling High in 1974. They were married that same year on August 26th at Gainesville, Texas. Together they raised three children, Kandi Stanton, Christopher Schoonover, and Jennifer Banos. Larry surrendered to the ministry in 1979 and served 30 years before retiring. Their first ministry took them to Shirley Basin, Wyoming from 1979 to 1982. Their next move was to serve in the church at Dubois, Wyoming from 1982-1987. From there they went to Torrington, Wyoming from 1987-1991. Larry and his family returned to Oklahoma and took on another ministry in Wapanucka, Oklahoma. His last ministry was at Okmulgee First Baptist Church where he retired after 30 years. They are current members of Preston Baptist Church in Preston, Oklahoma. Preceding him in death are his parents James Arthur Schoonover, Patsy Ruth Hatfield Schoonover, a brother, James Randell Schoonover of Lone Grove, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife Charlotte Schoonover of Beggs, Oklahoma, three children Kandi Stanton and husband Chad Stanton of Beggs, Ok., Christopher Schoonover and wife Paula Schoonover of Granfield, Ok, Jennifer Banos and husband Orion Banos of Beggs, Ok. Two brothers Robin Schoonover and Colin Schoonover, seven grandchildren: Kaylee Burton and husband Cody Burton, Chandler Stanton and wife Shelby Stanton, Kaden Stanton, Konner Stanton, Ty Schoonover, Trayce McKenzie and husband Eric McKenzie, Braden Morris and four great grandchildren: Rylee Mae, Luke, Brant, and Lorelai, numerous family members, friends, and church family. Larry dearly loved you all. Brother Larry will be laid to rest at Beggs Cemetery in Beggs, Oklahoma. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Preston First Baptist Church with Reverend Berry Norwood and Pastor John Hatfield officiating. Committal will follow at Beggs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Schoonover, Chandler Stanton, Ty Schoonover, Kaden Stanton, Cody Burton, and Chad Stanton. Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Larry's Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com

Larry Schoonover

September 13, 1956 - February 23, 2024