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Larry Heath Obituary

Larry Heath, 78, of Russell Springs, died on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David Heath and Edith (Arnold) Warren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Jean (Mattingly) Heath; sons, James (Theresa) Heath, Gene Heath, Lee (Stella) Heath and Wayne (Theresa) Heath; daughter, Vivian (Mike) Richards; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlene Bunch, Anita Hundley and Rita Robinson; and brother, Lemuel Heath and Timmy Cakebread.
The family chose cremation. Hardy-Close Funeral Home in Shepherdsville was in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Pioneer News from Oct. 22 to Oct. 26, 2020.

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Crystal frye

December 7, 2023

He was the GREATEST!!!! man ever!! He set the bar too high for anyone to ever compare to him....he taught me so much and he is the best grandpa I can ever have wanted or could ask for!

Vivian Richards

August 11, 2021

My dad was a very loving man, he never met a stranger, he loved everyone, he opened his home to many family members in there time of need, married to my mom for 60 years, met as teenagers, had 5 kids,James, Vivian,Larry,Lee,and Wayne, lots of grandkids and great grandkids, he lived them all. Dad worked at sawmill, he was a carpenter, inland Containers box co. Retired from there. Loved to hunt and loved to fish. Loved being surrounded by family & friends. Dad believed in Jesus Christ, he affirmed his believe the day before his passing.
Love you Dad, I loved my Poppa, miss my card playing, fishing partner, my sitting on back porch rocking days with you. RIP.
Until we meet again. God is Love.

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