Larry Lee Shouse, 73, of Murray formerly of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital surrounded by close family members. Born June 7, 1946 in Hardinsburg to the late Verdie and Louise Laslie Shouse, Larry graduated from Owensboro High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served two tours during the Vietnam War. Larry was employed as an over-the-road truck driver, retiring from Averitt Express. He was a proud Marine and a strong Republican who loved his country. Larry enjoyed hunting and collecting things.
Mr. Shouse also was preceded in death by his second wife, Linda C. Shouse of Owensboro and a sister, Faye Miller.
Mr. Shouse is survived by his three children. A son, Larry Lee Shouse Jr (Marie) and two daughters, Laura Bradley (Michael) and Elisabeth Geurin (Ben), all of Murray; a step-son, Allen Howard (Carrie) of Whitesville and his sons, Lucas Howard and Kristopher Howard. Larry was a proud Paw Paw to 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren: Steven Shouse (Samantha), Larry Lee “Tres” Shouse, Johnny Shouse, Shakira Shouse, Sara Shouse, Brittani Rogers (Austin), Abby Bradley, Belle Bradley, Emily Bradley, Lexi Joyner, Daniel Joyner, and Castyn Geurin; his three great-grandsons, Ezra Bradley-Rogers, Penelope Shouse, and Emery Plowman; his sisters, Anna Allen (James) and Judith Stewart (Edgar).
The funeral service for Larry Shouse will be 12:00 noon Monday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory followed by burial with military honors in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 till 6:00 and Monday from 11:00 until time of service at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Toys for Tots, 4100 Kipling Dr. Owensboro, KY 42303 or The American Legion 736 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301.
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