Larry Leonard Thomas

Larry Leonard Thomas obituary, Louisville, KY

Larry Leonard Thomas

Larry Thomas Obituary

Visit the Louisville Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home East website to view the full obituary.

Lawrence “Larry” Thomas passed peacefully on February 20, 2024 surrounded by family. He was a retired maintenance electrician from Ford Kentucky Truck Plant and a US Navy veteran.


He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Thomas, mother Dolores Manubay and step-father Jack Manubay. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Debbie and daughters Kathy Willett (Craig) and Kris McClellan (Dave). He is also survived by his four grandchildren Benjamin and Daniel Willett, Nate and Maria McClellan. A celebration of life will be held at Louisville Memorial Gardens East Funeral Home on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. -  7:00 p.m.


In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent to Hosparus of Louisville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Louisville Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home East

11601 Ballardsville Road, Louisville, KY 40241

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