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Larry D. Jarrell, 75, residing in Sandusky, passed away Monday evening, February 24, 2014 following a lengthy illness.
Larry was born on March 19, 1938 in Slagle, West Virginia, to the late Hershell and Phillis (Lambert) Jarrell.
Larry graduated from Central High in Columbus, Ohio in 1956. He was a veteran of the United States Army who proudly served his country from 1961 to 1963. Larry worked for 30 years in the insurance business before retiring from General Motors in 1998. Larry was a proud member of the Amvets Local 17. He was an avid collector of Civil War books and Vintage Sheet Music. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing guitar, singing, gardening and spending early morning hours at Jackson Street Pier with his coffee and newspaper. Larry enjoyed a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
Larry is survived by his wife, Elaine Ackerman Jarrell, whom he married in 1967; his son, Bradley (Linda) Jarrell; daughter, Julie (Jayson) Melson; five grandchildren, Nathan, Emma, Lauren, Madeline Jarrell, and Brooklyn Melson; four sisters, Patricia (Lee) Geiger of Castalia, Lucille (William) Bonczar of Salt Lake City, UT., Brenda (John) Jasper of Roseburg, OR., Gloria (Al Hasty) Jarrell of Ukiah, CA.; one brother, Roger L. Jarrell of Shawmut, MT.; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his faithful dog, Nick.
A private memorial service will take place at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky with Pastor John Mawhirter presiding.
Those wishing to contribute to Larry's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services 1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or the Humane Society of Erie County 1911 Superior St Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
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