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Larry Grove Obituary

STRASBURG - Larry Eugene Grove, 55, of Shawnee, OK, formerly of Strasburg, IL, died at 6:56 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Integris Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Strasburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Lewis officiating. Visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Strasburg, IL. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery, Strasburg, IL with military rites by Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard. Memorials maybe given to the American Cancer Society or to his family. Larry was born on July 22, 1955 in Greenville, South Carolina, the son of Lester Gene and Shirley Jeanne Wheat Grove. He graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School in the Class of 1973. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1974 to 1994, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. Larry was employed at Tinker AFB, OK as a Test Cell Element Chief in the Propulsion Group. Surviving are his daughter, Mandi Grove of Oklahoma City, OK; sons, Joshua Grove and wife Bethany of Oklahoma City, OK and Ryan Grove of Shawnee, OK; brother, Lanny Grove and wife Susan of Stewardson, IL; sisters, Patty Laue and husband Jerry of Beecher City, IL and Pam Fry and husband Dennis of Shumway, IL; and two grandchildren, Alexis Acy and Ian Grove both of Oklahoma City, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents. Send condolences to www.howeandyockey.com Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 17, 2011.

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Walter (Walley) Lamerton

May 3, 2020

Larry and I worked together at Seymour Johnson AFB NC for almost ten years (1975-1984) and then transferred the same day to Cannon AFB NM (August 1984). The last time I saw Larry was in 1991 at Chanute AFB. I flew in from Japan for a class there. I called him and he happened to be in Illinois visiting family with Mandi and Joshua. We all went out to Long John Silvers together and he showed me the area. I really enjoyed working with and knowing Larry. We played on the squadron softball and flag football teams together and visited with each other many times. Mandy and JoshGod Bless you and I know your dad loved you very much. Just thought of him today and decided to look him up on the Internet. Was saddened to see that he had passed.

Mandi Grove

May 17, 2011

My dad was truley a hero and a great man, he was my rock, my insperation, and my stepping stone, he will be missed so much. I love u daddy, please watch over me and Lexi, rest in peace and know tht i will carry on ur name as best I can.

Shary L. Yakey

May 17, 2011

My sympathy to your family. Hold on to the great memories you have of your brother, father and grandfather. He was a great guy.

Rhonda Holbert

May 16, 2011

I would like to express my sympathy to you on the passing of Larry. I have known and worked with him at Tinker for many years. He was a wonderful person and a true gentleman.

Benny and CJ Powell

May 16, 2011

We are praying for your family, Mandy, as you say an earthly good-bye to your sweet dad. What good memories you and Lexy have;how well you have cared for this dear dad and grandfather. May God bless your heart as only He can.
Our hearts to you,
Benny and CJ

Rookie

May 16, 2011

Larry will truely be missed, not only was he a great co-worker, but a great friend as well. Always willing to lend a hand when someone needed help. God bless and rest in peace Larry. Rookie

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