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Larry Preece Obituary

Larry Richard Preece, age 83, of Sykesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at BridgingLife's Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born December 13, 1941 in Catlettsburg, KY, he was the son of the late Abraham Lincoln and Margie (Bishop) Preece. He was the loving husband of 59 years to Sally Rader Preece. Surviving in addition to his wife are sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Preece and Timothy and Sarah Preece of GA; and grandchildren, Emma and husband John Dunn, Nicholas, Brian, Abigail and Alyssa Preece. He was predeceased by siblings, Ronald Preece and Sandy Wigton. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville where a funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to BridgingLife's Hospice Dove House, Development Office, 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Sep. 7, 2025.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Haight Funeral Home & Chapel P.A.

6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

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12

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Haight Funeral Home & Chapel P.A.

6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

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Hank Smith

Yesterday

Larry and I graduated from high school together, went in the service together and he was my best man at my wedding.
He was a dear friend along with Sally.
May Larry rest in Gods arms now and May the Holy Spirit comfort Sally, Michael and Tim during this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Hank

Jeff barnes

September 9, 2025

I worked with Larry many years ago at Finksburg. He was such a good, kind man.

Jon Beebe

September 7, 2025

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