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Larry E. "Sox" Behler

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T. K. Thomas Funeral Home, Inc.

145 Delaware Ave

Palmerton, Pennsylvania

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Celebration Of Life

Dec. 14, 2025

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Polk Twp. Fire Co.

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Larry E. 'Sox' Behler

Larry E. "Sox" Behler, 83, of Towamensing Twp., died Tuesday, December 9, in his home. He was the husband of Virgie (George) Behler for 60 years last September.

He worked for the New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton, and its successors, for 42 years until retiring in 2008.

Sox was a life member of the Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club.

He loved hunting, fishing and drinking the occasional beer.

Born in Palmerton, Sox was a son of the late Andrew Sr. and Esther (Everett) Behler.

Survivors: Wife; daughters Lori Gibson and companion Randy Roote, Cathy and husband Bart Wagner, Amy and husband John Kline, Erin Behler and companion Jeremy Henry, Kristin and husband Shawn Klingle; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister Mrs. Judy "Gerdy" Lahr. Larry was predeceased by his sister Shnookie and brothers Chessy, Andrew Jr. and Chubby.

Services: Celebration of Life, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14, at Polk Twp. Fire Co., 511 Interchange Road, Kresgeville. Arrangements, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton.

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

Published by Times News on Dec. 11, 2025.

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Dec

14

Celebration of Life

12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Polk Twp. Fire Co.

511 Interchange Road, Kresgeville, PA

Funeral services provided by:

T. K. Thomas Funeral Home, Inc.

145 Delaware Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071-1708

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Bill Hill

Yesterday

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sox we had some wonderful times at work all those years. It has been my pleasure knowing you RIP Sox.

The Muffleys

Yesterday

Our condolences to Amy, John, Cole and Brandon. We´re so sorry for your loss.

Ann Kline

Yesterday

Dear Amy, John and family - our deepest sympathies on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Joe and Ann Kline Family

Susan Polischak

Yesterday

I am so sorry for your dad passing Erin sending prayers for you and your family

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