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Larry Dugger Obituary

Dugger Larry H. Dugger, age 71, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly a long-time resident of Carrollton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Friday, April 4, 2014 with his family at his side. Larry was the former owner of the Allmon-Dugger Funeral Home in Carrollton where he faithfully served his community. A licensed Ohio Funeral Director and Embalmer, Larry was also a paramedic who owned the Allmon-Dugger Ambulance Service for many years. After moving to Dublin in 2007, Larry was employed with the Rutherford Funeral Home in Columbus, Worthington and Powell. A graduate of Carrollton High School, Class of 1961, he was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1961-65. He was a member and Past-Master of Carroll Lodge #124, F & AM, 32nd Degree Mason, Valley of Canton and a member of Tadmore Shrine. Larry was a former member and trustee of The Carrollton First United Methodist Church and was currently attending Northwest United Methodist Church in Columbus. He was an avid aviator and licensed pilot. Larry was preceded in death by his father Oran Dugger, his mother-in-law Mag Allmon and his father-in-law and business partner Jerry Allmon. Larry is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Dugger; his daughters and sons-in-law, Cheri and Jeff Mayfield of Springfield, OH, Teri and Bret Ray of Dublin and Lisa and Todd Miller of Dublin; his adored grandchildren, Ryan, Kendra, Chelsea, Chad and Josh; his mother, Thelma Cassidy of Carrollton; step-mother, Jodie Dugger of Burnsville, NC; aunt, Mary Robinson of Uniontown, OH; half-sister, Julie (Dan) Morsheiser of Carrollton; the extended Allmon Family including his brother-in-law, Jim (Jan) Allmon of Gainesville, VA who was like a brother to him; and his many friends and colleagues. Larry was loved by all. He brought a smile to everyone's face and always had a laugh to share. He touched so many lives. Larry, who was known affectionately by family and close friends as "Clark", will truly be missed by all. Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. TUESDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Additional visitation will be held in Carrollton, Ohio from 4-6 p.m. WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2014 at the Carrollton First United Methodist Church, 253 South Lisbon Street, Carrollton, OH 44615 where a Masonic Service will be held at 6 p.m. and Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Tom Slack will be officiating. Burial services will be held 1 p.m. THURSDAY at Dublin Cemetery, Dublin, Ohio where Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Air Force Honors Team. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to: The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to Larry's family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2014.

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Stephen Kubic

April 14, 2014

Mary Ann

You guys were very lucky, he was one of the good guys. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Steve(CHS)

shari Dearth - Howells

April 8, 2014

I was so saddened to hear of Larry's passing. My deepest sympathy.

Barb Laizure

April 8, 2014

Deepest sympathies MaryAnn and to your family from Mesquite Nevada.

Barb and Harold Laizure

Linda Howell

April 8, 2014

So sorry to hear of Larry's passing,may God be with you all in your heart ache,he was loved and will be missed

barb and john richards

April 8, 2014

we are sorry to hear of your loss. our prayers goes out to the family.

Gretchen Long Burky

April 7, 2014

Lisa and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Living in the neighborhood of the funeral home while growing up, Larry was always so kind to the neighborhood kids when we saw him. God Bless to all of you.

shirley hendrix

April 7, 2014

Prayers are with you. Larry and your family will always be special memories in our hearts.

Jeannie Moore

April 7, 2014

Mary Ann and Family, my love and prayers go out to you at this time. He will be missed so much. I am so glad our lives connected.

April 7, 2014

Mary Ann and Family... My heart goes out to all of you! He was a great man and friend to many. I am so glad I got to know all of you. Love and prayers come your way!

Calvin Graham

April 7, 2014

Mary Ann and Family
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
So many great memories with you all.

Emilie Boring Ayers

April 7, 2014

Mary Ann and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.

Marty Cramer

April 7, 2014

Dear Dugger Family,
What a blessing it has been knowing Larry, a kind and gentle-hearted man who loved you all so much. I''m richer for having been able to spend time talking with him about all sorts of things! And thank you for your kindness in letting me be with you during some difficult days. I continue to pray for you as you grieve and remember. May Christ's peace be with you.

April 7, 2014

My prayers are with the family at this time.

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