Lawrence "Larry" Yeager

Lawrence “Larry” Yeager, 76, of South Shore, KY., went to be with the Lord January 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., January 14, 1947 a son of the late Howard and Julia Borders Yeager.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Katherine Yeager and his son-in-law David Ruggieri.

Larry attended South Shore Church of the Nazarene, was a member of the South Shore Volunteer Fire Department for 46 years, member of the Ohio Valley Firefighters Association, member of the Greenup County Firefighters Association, retired police chief for the city of Raceland, KY., and City of Greenup, KY., he was also a Deputy Jailer for many years at the Greenup County Detention Center and a certified meat cutter. He loved fishing, being outside doing yard work and spending time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him and knew him.

Left behind to cherish his memory are two children, Carla Yeager Ruggieri of South Shore, KY; one son, Larry (Alivia) Yeager JR of Wilkesville, OH; seven grandchildren, Thomas (Lacey) Williams of South Point, OH., Julia Williams of Lloyd, KY., Jeffrey (Kelsey) Williams of South Shore, KY., Dillon Holder and Harlee Holder both of South Shore, KY, Haley Yeager and Peyton Yeager both of Rubyville, OH; six great-grandchildren, Paisley, Cullen, Kylie, Raylin, Kamryn and Heidi. Along with several other family and friends who will sadly miss him.

Funeral services will be 12 P.M. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Morton-Hunt Family Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with David Robirds officiating. Graveside services will follow at MT Zion Cemetery in South Shore, KY. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the funeral home from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. and from 11 A.M. until the service hour on Wednesday.

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