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Larry Dial Obituary

Larry Jack Dial
On December 8, 1935, Larry Jack Dial was born to Lorena and Jack Dial in Italy, Texas. He passed away on October 23, 2013. In 1954, Larry gradated from Italy High School as Salutatorian of his class, and Captain of the football team. In 1958, he graduated from Baylor University, where he was president of the Taurus Society Fraternity. Larry then went to Naval OCS and served as an Ensign from 1958-1963 on mso428, The Esteem. After the Vietnam War, Larry married Joan Baenziger, and worked as a sales representative for some major companies. Later, he owned and operated a Chelsea Street Pub in Sharpstown Mall. After retirement, he lived in the Houston suburbs, and says he enjoyed every minute of his life. He is survived by his sister, Dana Sue Denney Couch, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10am Thursday October 31, 2013.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 30, 2013.

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Irma Canney

October 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 30, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family during this time of grief.

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