Larry Lee Florence Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Larry Lee Florence, 74, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at the Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. Born in Bracken County, Kentucky on March 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Virgil Ora and Cornelia Elizabeth Taylor Florence. He was a truck driver, retiring from Averitt Express; a former Chief of the Falmouth Fire Dept. from 1982-1984, having served as a firefighter with the dept. for 35 years; a former Pendleton County Deputy Sheriff, and a former Falmouth police officer. He was a deacon and member of the Oakland Christian Church, Pendleton County, and a 42 year member of the Orion Lodge #222, F & A M. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie Lynn Gregg on February 17, 2003 and Betsy Ann Wilson on June 7, 2009; his brother, Cleon Florence and his sister, Donna Allender. In addition to his wife, Barbara Levingston Florence, he is survived by his children: Gary (JoAnn) Florence of Falmouth, Bill Hart of Daytona, Florida, Steve (Brigitte) Hart of Falmouth, and Julia (Darell) Pugh of Falmouth; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; his sister, Lena Caswell of Greenfield, Indiana; and his uncle, Jack (Ilene) Florence of Mt. Olivet; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2010, at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, with Bro. John Byard officiating. The visitation will be from 1-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at the funeral home, with a Masonic service at 3:30 p.m. Music will be shared by Michael Cummins and the Joy Bounds. Serving as pallbearers will be Derek Hart, Joshua Gregg, Cory Florence, Kenzie Florence, Jory Wilson, Tanner Pugh, Kelsie Pugh, and Darell Pugh. The honorary pallbearers will be Chanis Cox, David Jones, Jim Field, Beryl Mattox, Will Browning, David Monroe, Barry Cordray, and Terry Logan. Interment will take place in the Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken County. Memorials are suggested to the Oakland Christian Church or the Pendleton County Relay for Life. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com

Larry Lee Florence

March 24, 1936 - December 2, 2010