Friends of Larry Stover demonstrated how a number of individuals can pool their resources and establish a named endowment at Beckley Area Foundation. This fund honors Larry Stover who died of cancer in 2000. Chuck Lucas, a past foundation board member, lead the effort utilizing the ‘Building Over Time’ option to create a permanent memorial to this community servant. Larry was a 1958 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. His lengthy work history included a15-years stint as a City of Beckley employee in varied positions including recorder-treasurer, pension funds custodian, and member of the recreation and public works boards. He was the announcer for horse shows at the WV State and Raleigh, NC State Fair for 25 years and master of ceremony at the 1999 Equestrian World Olympic Games in NC. He was a member of the Beckley First Baptist Church and former officer of the Raleigh Co. Historical Society. This unrestricted fund will provide further resources to meet needs expressed in the Foundation’s Annual Community Grant Program.