Larry Richard Ringle

Franklin, NC - Larry Richard Ringle, age 83, of Brookwood Drive, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Fidelia-Eckerd Living Center. He was born in Allen County, IN, the son of the late Bernard J. Ringle and Mary Lou DeLaGrange. He was married to Betty Dailey Ringle who passed away in 2008. He was a real estate broker, worked in mobile home sales and auto sales. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and he loved boating. He was a very active member of Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church where he served on several boards.

He is survived by his son, Tom Ringle and his wife, Marcia of Franklin, NC; his granddaughter, Tammy Ringle Duke and her husband, Jeremy of Franklin, NC and a great-granddaughter, Emilee Duke.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 11:00AM at Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Sears officiating. Burial will be held at the Church cemetery. Larry Morr, Dick Morr, Warren Hamman, Jeremy Duke, Jim Bell and Rick Ballew will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends, Tuesday, May 10 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant -Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hickory Knoll United Methodist Church, c/o Debbie Smith, 546 S. Tryphosa Road, Otto, NC 28763 or to Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, PO Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.