Larry Gadberry, 81, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Arlin Gadberry and Ada Robertson Gadberry, was born December 27, 1941 in Decatur, Illinois. He died at 2:35pmET on Monday, December 4, 2023 in Campbellsville.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church. Larry 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 22 years. He was also a former employee at Fruit of the Loom for over 20 years, as well as Chapel’s Dairy. Larry was a stock car driver who enjoyed racing, as well as playing cornhole and horseshoe, fishing, and watching the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky basketball. 

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 53 years: Margaret Gadberry of Campbellsville

1 daughter & 2 sons: Hollie Westbrook & husband Rob of Campbellsville; Van Gadberry & wife Cabrina of Lebanon, and Cory Gadberry & wife Jacki of Tennessee

8 grandchildren: Addie Westbrook, Reece Westbrook, Haleigh Gadberry, Hannah Gadberry, Gwennie Wuertenberg, Analeigh Gadberry, Mason Gadberry, and Mekenzie Gadberry

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

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

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FUNERAL SERVICE:  Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 2:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Brian Rafferty

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

VISITATION: After 11:00amET on Thursday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.