Larry W. Colburn, 74, of Fisherville, KY passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 13, 1951 to the late Rudolph and Myrl Katherine Lee Colburn in Bowling Green, KY.  

Larry graduated from Western High School Class of 1969 and attended Eastern Kentucky University.  Larry's entire life was centered around service as he was a member of the City of Louisville Fire Department, Louisville Police Department, Jefferson County Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department with a combination of over 50 plus years. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the Blue Knights Kentucky VII, a police motorcycle club.  Larry loved old classic cars, enjoyed showing his cars and competing in many car shows. He enjoyed being on the water, where he spent many hours with his family at his beachfront residence in Florida and lake house on Barren River Lake.

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his former wife and mother of their children, Deborah Colburn who passed in 2020.  

SURVIVORS:

2 children: Christopher W. Colburn (Tennya) and Brandie Colburn-Blake (Terry)

4 grandchildren: Nicholas Fuller, Aubrey Colburn, Taylor-Grace Blake and Alex Colburn

His 4-legged child: Gracie Ann

2 siblings: Mike Colburn (Margaret) and Brenda Colburn Benson

Several cousins, nieces & nephews

A host of family & friends

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Funeral Service: Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00amET at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY

Visitation: Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 4:00pm-8:00pmET at Newcomer Funeral Home

Burial: Bloyd-Perkins Cemetery in Summersville, KY (corner of Perkins Cemetery Road and Hudgins Road) at 1:00pmCT  

Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.  

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions is in charge of the arrangements.