LARRY JEX Obituary

Larry Jex "Otis" Our loving father, husband, grandpa and devoted friend passed away peacefully on October 29, 2010 with his family at his side. Born to Lawrence S. and Elsie Lavon Kay on December 17, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Larry owned his own businesses in the auto industry for 51 years, first at J & S Motors and then the last 30 years at Larry Jex Auto Sales. He served for 26 years in various leadership positions on the board of the Utah Independent Auto Dealers Association. He married Marie Greene in 1966 and had many good years and two children. They later divorced and in 2003 he married his high-school sweetheart Karen Bringhurst. Karen has cared for him faithfully throughout his illness. Larry had a great respect for hard work and a real love for leisure. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his dogs. He enjoyed a good horse race and a great card game. Larry was a friend to many and he will be missed by all who knew him. Larry is survived by wife Karen, two children Greg Jex and Shalmarie Bunker (Danny), four grandchildren, sister Linda Davidson and countless friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Newman and Cheryl with Rocky Mountain Hospice and Dr. Steven Desautels. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S.). Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation in Larry's memory.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for LARRY JEX

12 Entries

November 3, 2010

Dear Karen and Family,
It was my privledge to call Larry my friend. I will miss seeing him. I hope that each of you will be filled with wonderful memories that will give you peace and joy.

Jay Worthington
Highland, Utah

Bonnie Shaffer

November 2, 2010

Dear Karen ~ When I saw Larry's picture, I was so reminded of our good times at Olympus High School and what a cute girl you were. What a blessing for Larry that you were there for him and gave him such love and support. May you be comforted and blessed as you will miss your dear companion.
Bonnie Jackson Shaffer, Class of '57

LARRY GRAY

November 2, 2010

KAREN & FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, LARRY WAS A GOOD MAN AND FRIEND,ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM AND ALWAYS LOOKED FOR HIM WHEN I WENT TO WENDOVER,HE HAD A KNACK FOR BEING A WINNER NO MATTER WHAT IT WAS.
LARRY GRAY

November 2, 2010

To Larry's Family, you have my deepest condolences. I will miss Larry as a friend, a mentor, and a keen businessman. I have spent hours sitting next to him at car auctions & was smart enough to keep my ears open when he spoke...for he had knowledge of the auto business that few possess. I will miss him as a friend, but will always remember the "fatherly" advice he was willing to share with me! Dave Tischner

Valory Fletcher

November 2, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Larry. He was a dear friend and will missed greatly.

November 2, 2010

To Larry's Family, we send our sympathy on his passing. He will surely be missed by so many! We knew Larry as "fellow Titans," and were so happy to see him at our 50th reunion. We have such fun memories!

Heber and Diane (Moench) Lloyd
Olympus, Class of 1958

jerry mcfalls

November 2, 2010

Larry was a great friend and will be missed so verry much he always knew what was workiin an strawberry and had the latest fishin report we always enjoyed his stories about the snake river trip and the mexico trip and the poker tourtments he was a great man with a great wife and great kids we will miss you Larry
your friends Jerry and Susan and LJ McFalls

November 1, 2010

Dear Karen,Greg and Shalmarie, We have known Larry for so many years. His death has saddened us more than words can ever express. We so looked forward to his visits with us at Whetman and Whetman every few days. Our sincerest of sympathy goes out to all of you and your families. Love, Page, Linda and Marty Whetman

November 1, 2010

Shalmarie,
We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Dave and Julie Hunt

November 1, 2010

Sherwood and I have so many many happy memories of the good ole days with Larry and the gang.....May God bless you all during such a difficult time...Love to you all Sherwood and Ellen Strong

Linda & Stephen Fullmer

October 31, 2010

Larry The Mayor of Midvale will always be close in our hearts...we looked forward to his weekly stop by our office for the last 30 plus years. Larry always had the latest news about the car business and
fishin' and huntin' and such. A truly great man that will be missed by all of us that knew him. We have all lost a great friend but Heaven has a new star.; and a very bright star it is.....
Love, Stephen and Linda Fullmer

October 31, 2010

Shalmarie and Greg, I am saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Frank and I shared many great moments with him and your mom. I will always treasure the memories of our Monday night football parties and our travel to Hawaii. Those were, indeed, the "good ole' times". The last time I saw Larry was at your grandpa's funeral and he was "taking care" of me because I was by myself. He was so cute in saying "come sit with me" and taking me by the arm inside the mortuary chapel. He certainly was a big ole' teddy bear with a heart as big as the moon. I will miss him. All my love to you and your families. Love, Wilma Gamble

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