Larry Norman King
April 10, 1935 – June 21, 2022
Larry Norman King, 87, of Richmond, VA, a beloved husband, father, Papa and brother died peacefully at home on June 21, 2022 after a long struggle with his health. His big heart was just worn out.
Born in What Cheer, IA in 1935 he grew up in Grinnell, IA where graduated high school and met the love of his life. After earning a BA from Greeley College in Colorado, he wed Beverly in 1956, joined the US Navy (where he served his country with distinction as an officer for 21 years), raised two children and made friends all over the globe. Upon retirement they moved to Charlottesville, VA then to Richmond, VA. Most days found Larry puttering about his yard or making all kinds of wonderful things in his wood shop. His cheerful, fun loving personality was shared with everyone and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his adored bride of 66 years, Beverly (Hanson) King, he is survived by his daughter Debra Unger (Larry) of Woodbridge, VA; son Steven King (Amy) of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Nicole Unger of Reston, VA, Zachary and Corey King of Richmond, VA; his brother, Jack King (Phyllis) of Arizona; sister Katie Libasci (Frank) of Florida; and many nieces and nephews and their families.
He was preceded in passing by his parents, Cecil and Emily King; brothers, Kenneth Gene, Wayne and Donald King of Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at Tuckahoe Pines Retirement Community, 12330 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA. Interment of his cremains will take place at a later date. All friends and loved ones are welcomed by the family to attend.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Larry’s honor to one of the following organizations selected by the family. APDA (American Parkinson Disease Assoc) www.apdaparkinson.org, GVFRA (Goochland County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Assoc) gvfra.wufoo.com/forms/
I only knew Larry for the past 20 years, he was a very sweet man to me.
My love and prayers to the family
Judy Nay Williams
Dear Deb, I am Larry’s first cousin (Lola Mauzy Crosen). I think we met once years ago at a family event. My heart grieves your loss. I do send to you my deepest sympathy. May the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, comfort you. I would like to read your father’s complete obituary which you mentioned. Thank you very much.
Hi Shirley, I remember meeting you! Thank you for your sympathy. I will be happy to send you the full length obituary via email. I sent you a Facebook message asking you for it.
Uncle Larry was favorite Uncle! I loved him and Aunt Bev very much!
I am so sorry to hear of your families loss.
I think of how much your family meant to me growing up often.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to the King family.
Larry was a wonderful role model and mentor to a great many people. I’ll forever be in his debt for taking me under his wing when I was a newly married young man in the midst a precarious career change. Larry was thoughtful and measured with his advice. His easy manner made you feel at home, always. He and Bev were a joy to visit. He will be missed. Gentlemen like him have always been rare and my life is better for knowing him.