Larry Alan Foree formerly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday April 1, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was 81 years old.
Larry was a Life long resident of okc. He was married to his high school sweetheart for 62 years.
He graduated from Classen High School in 1959 and entered training with Southwestern Bell telephone Co. shortly after. He retired from At&t after 30 yrs.
A devoted father to his 4 sons, Larry saw the Boy Scouts as an opportunity to spend quality time with his boys. He joined Boy Scout troop 84 in 1970 and served as Scout master for over 15 yrs. During his time with the troop he touched the lives of many. He became the cherished friend of countless young men whom he led in scouting and whose affection and respect he earned.
Larry was a born again believer and follower of Jesus Christ. He was a life long Member of the 12th & Drexel Church of Christ.
After the death of his wife, Larry relocated to Crossville Tennessee and spent the last 2 yrs of his life with his son Monty & wife Terri surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors he loved so much.
Following a brief hospital/hospice stay he stepped through the gates of heaven with family at his bedside.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Foree, his brother, Don Foree, and a son, Mickey Foree.
Larry will be lovingly remembered by His 3 sons; Mark Foree (Anita) of Meeker OK., Mike Foree (Patrice) of Mustang, OK, Monty Foree (Terri) of Crossville Tennessee & Daughter-in-law Laura Foree (Mickey) of OKC, OK. Larry will also be remembered by his 12 grand children, 17 great grandchildren, 1gg grandchild, sister-in-law Roberta Kesler Clark, sister-in-law Diane & Darrel Lawson, many nieces, nephews & friends.
Grave side services under the direction of Buchanan Funeral home to be held at Spring Creek Memorial Cemetery 14300 N. County Line Rd., Oklahoma City, OK. 1:00pm, April 15, 2023
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