Larry T. Slemmons
Larry T. Slemmons, 69 of Columbus, formerly of Richwood, died early Sunday morning, October 30, 2016 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital.
He was born in Richwood on February 22, 1947 to William Dale and Wilda (Wurtsbaugh) Slemmons.
Larry was an avid gun collector. He had a love for cars and enjoyed watching various car shows on TV. Larry retired from UPS with 20 years of service. He enjoyed spending his summers at his summer home at Indian Lake and spending time with his family. He was a military veteran and served in Vietnam, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Occupation Medal. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 870 in Richwood.
Surviving are his mother and step-father: Wilda and Lewis Elliott of Richwood, his wife: Mary Ann (George) Slemmons of Columbus, whom he married February 26, 2005 in Columbus, step-children Stacy Lezama, Columbus, Rebecca Hanlon, Manassas, Virginia and Anthony (Kyndra) Hanlon, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
Step-grandchildren: Katelyn Hanlon, Monica Lezama, Sophia Lezama, Lexie Fapohunda, Mariama Hanlon, Makenna Hanlon and Garrison Hanlon, brothers and sister: Roy (Tessa) Henderson, New Bloomington, Tina Poe, Huntsville and William Elliott, Richwood and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Larry was also predeceased by a stepson: Christopher Hanlon and a brother in law: Don Poe.
Funeral services will be held Thursday November 3, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood where Dean Henderson will officiate and military honors will be provided by the Richwood Area Veterans following the service. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 4:00 pm. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood V.F.W. Post 870, P.O. Box 164 Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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