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Larry Merchant Obituary

Larry was born April 6, 1957 to the late Bertha Rose Neal (Merchant) and her wonderful family in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Woodward High School in 1975, (Go Bulldogs!!) and served in the USAF.

It was there he developed and nurtured his love of airplanes and became highly proficient in both military and commercial aircraft support. He continued that work, until his passing. His work took him all around this beautiful country, and he also spent many years working in Mexico, Portugal and other countries. Larry was crazy for sports, deep sea diving and video games. Yes, he was the consummate gamer!

The sun set on his life August 26, 2016. He leaves his wife Karen, daughter Lajuana Merchant and grandchildren; sisters Jessica and Rachel; his brother, Brandon, along with a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memory.

Cancer has plagued this earth far too long…please donate to cancer research.

Private Celebration of Life Planned

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

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 11, 2016.

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Delmus Mosley

September 19, 2024

May peace be with Larry. Condolences to his family. Air Force buddy and high school classmates. Delmus Mosley.

Jessica

April 6, 2024

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