Larry Joe Risner

Larry Joe Risner obituary, Berea, KY

Larry Joe Risner

Larry Risner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakes Funeral Home on Dec. 11, 2024.
Larry Joe Risner
Larry Joe Risner, 67, of Berea, KY, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 8, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mt, Sterling, KY to Ninettie Fawns Risner and Luther Risner, who preceded him in death,
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela Tolle Risner and his loving family: His sister, Janet Risner West, niece Jaclyn West, brothers-in-law, Wayne Tolle, Ray Tolle, Jay Tolle, sisters-in-law, Annette Tolle, Valarie Tolle, nephews Jamey Tolle, Jeff Tolle, Bradley Tolle, Neal Tolle, nieces, Mary Tolle, Ashley Tolle Hayslip, Julie Tolle Scott, Megan Tolle, Allison Tolle Burton, and 17 great nieces and nephews.
Thanks to all our family and friends who supported us and made him know how much he was loved.
We would like to thank the teams at Family Home Health and Baptist Home Health for their wonderful care. We also want to thank the exceptional team at Baptist hospital for their kindness and support, and the VA team for all their dedication to making his journey easier.
To the team that made being home possible for so long, thanks and love to Kim, Samantha, Rachel, and Carson.
A special thanks to Lauren, his angel, who guided us to the end with extraordinary warmth, laughter, kindness and love.
Arrangements are being planned. In lieu of flowers, PLEASE THANK A VETERAN FOR THEIR SERVICE,
Dylan Thomas wrote Larry's favorite quote "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light", and Larry did just that...

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