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HARRAH Larry Harless Harrah, age 61, died December 29, 2009. He was born in Beckley, WV on May 14, 1948 to Ted and Hester Harrah. Larry was known as "Paw Paw" to his grandchildren. He loved car races, country music, and western movies, but what made him most happy was helping other people. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Cecil "Sonny" Edward Harrah, Ted "Big J.R." Harrah Jr., Ray Calvin Harrah, and Gary Curtis Harrah. Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary; sisters, Juanita Whittaker, Janet (Henry) Rife, and Linda Harrah; children, Larry "Burger" Harless Harrah Jr., Tina Renee (Mike) Taylor, and Amanda Elaine (Matt) Thomas; grandchildren, Mikey "Brutus", Rylie, Kaia, and Aaron; special nephews, Gary "Bird" Atkins, and Henry "Hen" Rife Jr.; as well as many other family members and close friends. Family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, January 1, 2010 at SCHOEDINGER SIMPLIFIED SERVICES, 2741 Cleveland Ave. A service will follow at 3 p.m. Share memories and condolences at www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Dec. 31, 2009.

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Sissy, Brutus & Rylie

December 28, 2010

It was 1 year ago tonight that we spent our last night with you daddy..Brutus slept on the couch right next to you in your hospital room. We each had a special talk with you earlier in the day,letting you know how we felt about you and that we would do our best to take care of things so you wouldn't worry. I don't know how great a job we have all done, but you would be so proud of your son. He has really been working hard to take care of Mom like you would have wanted. We are all so proud of him. The family is not the same without you here. There's not a closeness like before. We all miss you and wish you were still here..memories of last year make me so sad again. Love you Daddy & Paw Paw-xo God Bless you,OUR Angel

vincent lott

January 16, 2010

" He will always be missed and i will miss talkin to him about life talkin to him about the races and him helping me with my car and i will miss being able to see him he was a really good man and would help anybody" Vincent Lott

Sonya McClary

January 16, 2010

I am sorry I never got a chance to really know Larry or my father Big JR.
I have missed a whole family that I would like to have been a part of. I am sorry for your loss and I pray they are both in heaven. Niece of Larry and daughter of BIG JR.

January 15, 2010

Cookie and Family:

I am very saddened to hear about Larry (My Uncle). Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the services. He was the kindest man with the biggest heart. He will be greatly missed and I think he is in Heaven with my Dad his brother (Cecil "Sonny" Harrah) My thoughts and prayers are with all of you --Nancy Harrah-- his neice"

January 3, 2010

Larry was a wonderful person and he will be missed we have knew larry for many years Him and Big Jr was two wonderful people they will be greatly missed
Everett& Eddie
Lott

January 3, 2010

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

Ronnie Blevins

January 3, 2010

Cookie and Famly
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jimmy

January 1, 2010

Cookie, Mandy and Family,

Sorry of hearing of Larrys Passing, a good guy that died way to young. My Thoughts and Prayers with you all

Jimmy

January 1, 2010

Cookie and family sorry to here of your lost you have our deepest sympathy margie and brian

Debbie Anderson

January 1, 2010

Dear Mary and Family,
With deepest sympathy to all of you. I was shocked to hear of Larry's passing. I wish I could have been there for all of you.
A memory from years ago:
We were in your guys car going to W. VA. so many people crammed into the car that when we stopped at a rest plaza and the car door was opened I feel out. That was a wild and crazy trip. I believe Larry was driving and he got us safely there. Now Larry has made the trip to Heaven and is safe with God. With Love Debbie

December 31, 2009

COOKIE, TINA, BURGER AND MANDY
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LARRY, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.LARRY WAS A VERY GOOD PERSON , AND I KNOW HE IS IN A VERY GOOD PLACE NOW.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
LARRY & LINDA PETERMAN , COL OH

Ronald & Laura Gunn

December 31, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Rick Serio

December 31, 2009

Larry was a good person with a bless heart , I will sadly miss him but be glad I was lucky enough to know him. my thoughts and prayers will be with you and Big JR. Deepest sympathies Rick Serio (Westerville,Oh

Brenda Ramos and Family

December 31, 2009

Cookie and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies. Larry was a wonderful person, he will be greatly missed.

Carrie Norris

December 31, 2009

Tina and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Johnson

December 31, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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