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Larry Safko Obituary
Lawrence J.D. Safko, regionally acclaimed photographer and writer, died on December 15, 2013. Larry is known for his creative and technically skilled photography, particularly his ToadalVision book and exhibits, and as photographer to Bonnaroo. Larry was born in Butzbach, Germany, in 1953. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1971. He earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Austin Peay State University, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Larry was co-owner of Third Eye Photography and Foto-1, taught public speaking and photography, and recently retired from the Department of Human Services. His works are on exhibit in government offices, businesses, and homes throughout the city and county. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, David and Edie Safko. He is survived by his sister Larraine (Steve) Nobes of Vine Grove, KY, his daughter Laura DeRise of Nashville, TN, son, Anthony (Amanda) DeRise-Jewell, of Yucaita, CA, his niece Katharine (Aaron) Lee of Urbana, IL, and his uncle Egon (Johanna) Boehm of Butzbach, Germany.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Larry Safko Scholarship Fund for Photographic Arts at any Regions Bank; or to the Tennessee Kidney Foundation Patient Services Fund, 95 White Bridge Road, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37205.
Visitation will be on Saturday, December 28 from noon to 1:30, followed by a celebration of his extraordinary life, in the funeral home chapel. Friends are requested to bring their favorite Safko stories to share at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.
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Ken & Marilyn Dunn
May 22, 2014
Larry was one of our family's best friends. We will miss him as a pal, fishing buddy, dart thrower, teacher & good friend of our son. Larry, we loved you like a family member.Sadly, we did not know of your passing until today, May 22, 2014.
December 29, 2013
RIP Larry, Such a kind man.
Jennifer Welborn-Mulvey
December 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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