Larry Roger Starr

Larry Roger Starr of Blanchester passed away Dec. 6, 2016 at the age of 72.

Larry was born June 1, 1944 in Dayton to Marjorie and Lawrence Starr. Larry graduated in 1962 from Harveysburg High School and served in the USAF in Greece and Turkey as a communication specialist during the Vietnam War. He was very proud to serve his country.

Upon returning home, Larry worked under the director of Fran Strattman, Clinton County Cable T.V. and on to General Manager of Harte Hanks Cable. Larry then managed Clinton County Water Company and finally was a Field Supervisor for Western Rural Water until his retirement in 2006.

Larry is survived by his wife, Lynette Dunlap Starr; stepson, Jefferey Purcell; two granddaughters, Alisha Gibbs and Hanna Purcell; great-granddaughter, Alexis Gibbs; sister, Carolyn (Roger) Pinkerton; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Dunlap, Mary Jane (Bruce) Evans, and Ardella Stemn; and many, many special nieces and nephews, cousins, and many special friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law; and four brothers-in-law.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the American Legion Post 149, 140 E. Locust St., Wilmington at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Family requests that the dress attire be casual.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Legion Post 149, 140 E. Locust St., Wilmington, OH 45177; the Wilmington Area Humane Society, PO Box 968, Wilmington, OH 45177; or Heartland Hospice, 3960 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227-3421.

A great big thank you to all those that have cared for Larry, all those that have been here for us over the past 12 years. We can never repay for all you have done, but we will play it forward every chance we get. Larry and I both love you all!