Mr. Jackie D. Larry, 67, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Thursday, September 22, 2011.
He was born in Okolona, MS on March 24, 1944, the son of the late Willie and Lucille (nee: Williams) Larry.
Jackie was an athlete. He loved basketball. His talent on the court enabled him to play at the college level in Mississippi. He was also Golden Gloves boxer. Jackie had other passions as well. He enjoyed the outdoors where he could fish and hunt. However, he was happiest when he was in the presence of his entire family.
His survivors include his children, Veronica Ward of Racine, Daina Jackson of Smyrna, GA; grandchildren; Talila Clark, Kimberly Walker Nakeyta Petty, Kaleb Jackson all of Georgia, Curtis Petty of Racine; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Earline (Hazell) Norman of Racine, Denise Larry of Milwaukee; sisters-in-law, Geneva Larry of Okolona, MS, Earline Larry of Racine; special nephew, Terry Gunn; as well as many dear, loving nieces, nephews and friends. Jackie was also preceded in death by his sisters, Claudine Gunn, Ruthie “Boo Boo” Larry and brothers, George Larry and Willie F. Larry.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (1120 Grand Ave.) on Tuesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. for the celebration of his Homegoing. His interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. There will be a visitation in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.
The Larry family wishes to thank Dr. James P. Gierahn, Lincoln Village Convalescent Center, the residents of St. Paul’s Gardens and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare for the love and professionalism extended to them before and after Jackie’s death.
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