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Larry Gadberry, 81, Taylor County, KY (1941-2023)

Larry Gadberry of Campbellsville, born December 27, 1941, died at age 81 on December 4, 2023.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was decorated with the Purple Heart award for his sacrifices in the Vietnam War. He was a former co-owner with his wife, Margaret, of Lee's Famous Recipe in Greensburg for twenty two years. He was a stock car driver who enjoyed racing, as well as playing cornhole and horseshoe, fishing, and watching the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky basketball.


He united in marriage to Margaret Newton February 20, 1970. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, Margaret Gadberry of Campbellsville, Larry is survived by one daughter and two sons: Hollie Westbrook and husband, Rob of Campbellsville; Van Gadberry and wife, Cabrina of Lebanon, and Cory Gadberry and wife, Jacki of Tennessee; eight grandchildren: Addie Westbrook, Reece Westbrook, Haleigh Gadberry, Hannah Gadberry, Gwennie Gadberry, Analeigh Gadberry, Mason Gadberry, and Mekenzie Gadberry; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: J.D. Gadberry, Virginia Reed, and Judy Elam.

Funeral will be held at 2pmET Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty. Visitation will be from 11am until service. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.


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