Larry E. Southward
Larry E. Southward, 47, of Springfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 3, 2008 in his residence. His life on earth ended after a two year courageous battle with carcinoid cancer.
Larry was born on May 30, 1961 in Springfield, the son of Glenn and Patricia (Garner) Southward. He graduated from Shawnee High School class of 1979 and received his Associates of Business from Clark State Community College. He owned Gloria Jeans Coffee Bean (located at the Upper Valley Mall) from 1986-1998, and later worked at Reiter Dairy and then Honda for the last eleven years.
Larry is survived by his mother Patricia of Springfield, wife of fourteen years, Andra (Grove) Southward, children, Luke and Amber Southward, brothers and sisters-in-law: Roger and Karen Southward of Pickerington, and Wayne and Deb Southward of Springfield; five nieces and nephews: Matthew, Emma, and Glen Southward, and Elizabeth and Erik Zacharias.
He was preceded in death by his father and daughter, Ellen.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 3638 Middle Urbana Rd., Springfield, Ohio. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, at 10:30 a.m. in the church with Pastor Craig Grammer officiating. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to The James Cancer Research Center, Account #310389, 300 W. Tenth Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.
The family is being served by the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY.
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