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Larry was a union steward at General Electric and was a member of Southeast Christian Church where he served as an usher. He loved to play golf, ride horses, and motorcycles with his wife, Frances. Not only was Larry funny, he never met a stranger. He is also known for having a green thumb and a pristine yard.
He is preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Mary Lucille Allen and Zachariah Drake and his biological parents, Edward Lee Temple and Charlotte Sherrard.
Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Frances Travis Temple of Shelbyville; his daughters, Beverly Simpson of Shelby County and Kristy Leachman (Thomas) of Kentucky; his grandchildren, Travis Simpson (Marilyn) of Shelby County, Camryn Simpson of Shelby County, Shelby Summitt (Matt) of Defoe, and Zachariah Temple of Shelby County; and his great grandchildren, John Thomas Maynard of Shelby County, Elizabeth Jane Maynard of Shelby County, Milo Orion Simpson of Anderson County, Layla Faye Simpson of Anderson County, Grayson Summitt of Defoe, Laken Summitt of Defoe, Landry Summitt of Defoe and Gunner Summitt of Defoe.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Shannon Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Robinson officiating. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Shelby County Humane Society.
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Todd Beckwith
May 19, 2025
Larry loved and cared for his family and others. He always arrived early at church to Usher and we had a chance to talk on many occasions. Everyone who got to know him was truly blessed by him. We grieve with his family on his loss, but as he told me the last time we visited, "See you in Heaven".
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Mike and Nelda Bayer
May 18, 2025
Our hearts are Sad! Larry was an usher for the section at church where we always sat in the front row. He never failed to greet us with a smile and good conversation. We always spoke about the weather. If we missed church he would always be sure to check on us the next Sunday. He was one of the sweetest people. He was a private person, however anytime we ask about his wife he spoke of her in a precious way. Larry will be missed by many! Praying for the family.
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