Larry Dean Lay's Obituary
Larry Dean Lay, 82, of Manito, IL, passed away at 10:05 A.M. on Tuesday (01-28-2025) at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Larry was born on December 1, 1942, in Delavan, IL, the son of Murl Lay and Josephine (Miller) Lay. He married Geraldine Allyn Johnson on February 8, 1964, in Manito, IL.
Larry was a Millwright at Caterpillar. He was very active in the U.A.W. when he was working. Larry was also an antique collector.
He is survived by his wife Geraldine of Manito, IL; sons: James Dean Lay (Lori Santrock) of Mattoon, IL; and Joseph Daniel Lay and wife Susan of Manito, IL; daughter: Julie Lynn Lay and husband Ryan Deem of Shrewsbury, MO; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Evelyn Daugherty and husband Rayburn of Hopedale, IL; and Ann Anniss and husband Ernie of Dysart, IA.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and one son John Dean Lay.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorials can be made to Tazewell County Animal Protection Society (TAPS), or Forman Ambulance, Manito, IL.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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