Larry Joseph Spence, 77, of Clarksburg, passed away on March 23, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1946, a son to the late Joseph Spence and Francis (Knight) Spence. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Spence.

 

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Darlene Spence of Clarksburg, whom he married on March 15, 1974. He is also survived by his daughter, Laurie Spence of Clarksburg; sister Jackie Rogers of Sardis; nephews Mike Rogers (Amy) of Sardis, and Zachary Norman of Clarksburg; great-nieces Nicole Rogers of Sardis, and Katrina Jackson and companion Justin Wiles, and their daughter Kimber Wiles; special friends Davey (Melissa) and sons Brandon and Ryan Davis of Sardis; and several close friends.

 

Larry graduated from Victory High School in 1964. He was the owner and operator of Larry’s Body Shop.

 

In his younger years, he was a member of The Deacons Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed painting cars and motorcycles, car shows, swap meets, and collecting gas station memorabilia.

 

Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 10:00AM-2:00PM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00PM with Pastor Gary Layfield officiating.

 

Interment will follow at Spence Family Cemetery.

 

The family would like to thank WVU Medicine Hospice, Michelle Sylva and Marla Cockrell, Dr. Paul Davis, and the wonderful staff at UHC on 7 North and ICU.

 

Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.harmerfuneralhome.com

 

A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.