Larry Thomas Shouse

Larry Thomas Shouse, 56, of Utica, Kentucky, died Friday, January 15, 2010, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was retired from Alcoa after 32 years as a maintenance mechanic and had been the owner of Broken Arrow Hunting and Fishing Supplies. A huge family man, there was not a child or animal that did not touch his heart; he was a wonderful friend and neighbor who was always there to lend a helping hand. He spent many hours cooking for family and friends, working in his shop, and making sure everyone was having a good time. He had a great affinity for old trucks, NASCAR, and his Harley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Wanda Faye Howard and Thomas Shouse.

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Rebecca Shouse; his children, Brian Thomas Shouse of Louisville, and Tabitha Shouse Brey of Lebanon, TN; step-children, April Roberts of Taylorsville, KY, Eric Sapp of Owensboro, and Jessica Sapp of Utica; grandchildren, Garrett, Dylan, Ethan, Allie, Emily, Hadlea, Haleigh, and Hannah; brother, Ronald Wayne Shouse of Owensboro; his sister, Sharon Gaddis of Owensboro; and his loyal black lab, Katie.

Services will be held on Monday at Noon in the Chapel of Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be private. He will be greatly missed.