Orville Rodgers Stover, born on January 23rd, 1936, passed into glory the morning of Friday, September 19th, 2025. Surrounded by loved ones, comforting him, and those who loved him held him in his last moments here on earth. Orville is survived by his wife, Iva Jeanine (Horn) Stover, who was married on October 4th, 1958. Orville was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Larry and Burton, his sister, Shirley, and his grandson Joshua Gibbs. Orville is survived by his three children and spouses, Debbie & Rick Gibbs, Carla & Doug VanEtten, and Rodger & April Stover. He has eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, with many nieces and nephews. The family requested that his closest friends be mentioned as well, in Bishop Robert Benard, Bob McNett, and Gilbert Gonzales. Orville lived a life of dedication in various aspects of life. He was a dedicated employee of Brazeway in Adrian, MI, retiring after 28 years of hard work. Orville was a dedicated man of God, having accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on December 23rd, 1977. From being made new in Christ, he was dedicated to his ministry serving as a Deacon with the local body of Christ Temple Ministries for 47 years. Those who know Orville know he leaves behind a legacy of forgiveness, service, and dedication to the Lord. His life has impacted many, whether we know him as Dad, Grandpa, Brother, or Deacon. Those who know and love him rest in knowing that while we grieve here, Orville Rodgers Stover is more alive now than he ever was.
Rest well, Orville, and Carry On. “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
Visitation and Memorial Services will be held on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at Christ Temple Ministries and presided over by Bishop Robert Benard. The visitation service begins at 1 pm and continues until 3 pm. Following at 3 pm will be the memorial service, with dinner following immediately after.
Please send any cards and/or donations to: Christ Temple Ministries International Attn: Orville Stover Memorial 3664 Deerfield Rd, Adrian, MI 49221 Or also to: Iva Stover 1148 East Church Street Adrian, MI 49221 Arrangements with Purse Funeral Home. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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