Larry D. Stealey

Larry D. Stealey obituary, SHINNSTON, WV

Larry D. Stealey

Larry Stealey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harmer Funeral Home on Jul. 11, 2024.
Larry D. Stealey, 72, of Shinnston, passed away at his residence on July 10, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1951, in Clarksburg, a son to the late Herman and Virginia Talkington. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Edward, Donald, and Joseph Talkington.
Larry is survived by his wife of over 47 years, Marilyn Stealey, whom he married on June 2, 1977. He's also survived by his children, daughters Lacy (Joey) Allen of Bridgeport, Sarah (Michael) Parker of Monongah, sons Larry (Jennifer) Stealey of Jacksonburg, Jason (Caitlyn) Stealey of Shinnston; grandchildren Haley Stealey, Justin Coltrane, Dylan Ash, Montana Stealey, Sierra and Skylar Stealey, Brianna, Quin, Pepper, and Talula Stealey; step-grandchildren Haley Allen, Cara and Mikey Parker; sisters Marlene Payne, Darlene Aiello, Jessica (Frank) Izraelski; and brother Marvin Talkington.
Larry was a Marine and served in Vietnam. He was previously a Bounty Hunter and worked on drilling rigs. He was a truck driver for Nuzum Trucking, and retired from E&S Trucking. He was a member of the Shinnston Breakfast Club and enjoyed boxing, ATV and motorcycle riding, antique cars, and watching Westerns.
Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 2:00PM-8:00PM. Per his wishes, Larry will be cremated.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.harmerfuneralhome.com
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.
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