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1936
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2015
Larry Witt Obituary
Larry L. Witt, Sr., 79, of Charlestown, died Monday, October 12, 2015.
He was born July 1, 1936 in Hudson, Ohio to Ernest and Johanna (Erdman) Witt. A Charlestown resident since 1973, he worked as a mechanic for Terex Corporation in Hudson and had a passion for automobiles as a beloved local drag racer, pull truck driver and high performance engine builder.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Marie (Brown); daughter, Kay Davenport of Plaska, Tenn.; sons, Bob Davenport of Streetsboro and Carl Lumbert of Garrettsville; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Patsy Rosser of Stow. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Molly in 1993; daughter, Sharon Heckman; and sons, Victor Davenport and Larry Witt, Jr.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel. Cremation will follow the calling hours. Private burial will take place at Charlestown Cemetery at a later date. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.
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Marcel T Psalms 83 :18
October 15, 2015
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