Lawrence "Larry" J. High, 60, of Dunbar, passed away on October 17, 2012, after a brief illness of cancer.
He was employed by McJunkin Red Man Corporation for 34 years, a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, and a skilled marksman and outdoorsman. He was a life-long resident of Kanawha County, and a Christian. Larry was a unique character; truly one-of-a-kind, as anyone who knew him would agree. Oh, the stories we could tell!!
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Joetta Crowder High of Dunbar; daughters, Emily K. High and Cara Lisa High, both of Dunbar; and his only, beloved grandson, Cody William Crowder. Other survivors also include: brother, Mike High and his wife Melissa of Hurricane; sisters, Margaret Boggs of St. Albans and Dorothy Basham of Charleston; and many nieces and nephews.
As per his wishes, his body was cremated, and he requested no formal funeral service; however, a celebration of his life with friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.