Raymond V. Larrick

Raymond V. Larrick, 92 passed away September 2, 2015 at Cardinal Place in Cambridge, surrounded by his family. He was born September 22, 1922 in Center Township Guernsey County, Ohio. Mr. Larrick was a 1941 graduate of Old Washington High School. He attended The Ohio State University and served as a sharpshooter in the U.S. Army in the 98th Chemical Mortar Battalion in the Southwest Pacific in World War II. He fought in the battles of Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea and Luzon. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 bronze stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 bronze star, the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Arrowhead, and the Victory Medal of World War II. He retired from the Ohio Bridge Corporation at the age of 80 where he had worked as a salesman traveling throughout 21 counties in Southeastern Ohio for more than 50 years. He previously worked for a Major Equipment Company traveling the same counties. After he retired he worked for Bi-Con. He was a 60 year member of Center United Methodist Church. He served as a Guernsey County Republican Central Committeeman for many years. He served on the Guernsey County Children's Services Board during the building campaign for the new Children's Home. He was a member of the Guernsey Lodge #66 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge and Aladdin Shrine. He was a life member of the Cambridge Elks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hattie Ross Larrick, his brothers Wib, Francis, and Leslie and his sisters Florence Taylor and Luella Allender. He is survived by his wife, Jean Claypool Larrick, whom he married June 15, 1946; their three children, Dr. Randy (Sue) Larrick of North Canton, Joellyn Weidman (John Harmon), and Kathy (Andy) Warhola all of Cambridge. Ten grandchildren; Denny (Amy) Patterson, Scott (Pam) Patterson, Missey Patterson, Robyn (Gary) Kyser, Joey (Heather) Patterson; Dan (Misty) Warhola, Todd (Meg Thompson) Warhola, and Rebecca Warhola (Zach Spidell); Kristin (Kevin) Kane, Greg (Czariena) Larrick. Fifteen great grandchildren: Alex, Sydney, Jacob, Troy, Sophia, Mychal, Courtney Patterson; Ellie and Keaton Kyser; Eva, Blaire, Adrienne, and Mae Warhola; Charlie Kane and Raymond Gavin Larrick. One great-great grandchild; Marshal Patterson, many nieces and nephews and his lifelong friend Charles Milligan. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be remembered by the neighbors he took coon hunting. He was instrumental in helping children receive free care from Shriner's Children's Hospitals. He was an avid history and geology buff. He remained a huge fan of Ohio State University athletics and Buckeye Trail sports. He valued hard work and education and encouraged his family to seek higher education. This was a man who demonstrated how to treat people, how to work hard, how to tell a good story, and how to maintain a sense of humor throughout it all. He was a role model and a selfless provider who made it possible for the rest of us to follow our dreams and succeed. He will be loved and missed by his family and friends. Calling hours will be Friday September 4th 3-8 pm at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. Masonic Servies will held at 7 pm Friday evening. The Funeral Service will be 11 am Saturday at the Funeral Home with Rev. David Mansperger officiating and burial will in Center Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by The Guernsey County Veterans Council. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Center United Methodist Church, 11026 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge, OH 43725, Southeastern Ohio Young Life, PO Box 633, Cambridge, OH 43725, Hospice of Guernsey, PO Box 1165, Cambridge, OH 43725. An on-line guest-book may be signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

Raymond V. Larrick

September 22, 1922 - September 2, 2015