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Larry M. Funk (1950 – 2021)

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Larry M. Funk, 70, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Larry M. Funk

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Carrie Evans officiating. Inurnment will be private and at a later date. All are encouraged to wear their patriot colors for his service in honor of Larry’s love for his country.

Larry was born December 20, 1950, in Front Royal, Virginia, son of the late Milbert Oliver and Marie Frances White Funk.

Surviving is his devoted wife of 38 years, Linda Burke Funk; two sons, Gregory L. Funk of Winchester and William M. Funk of Front Royal; and five grandchildren, Kendall Funk and Madison Funk both of Winchester, Bryce Funk of Elkton, and Landry Funk and Paisleigh Funk, both of Front Royal.

Larry was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He worked for Avtex Fibers in Front Royal for over 20 years and retired after 28 years of dedicated service from the Warren County Sheriff’s Department as the D.A.R.E. Deputy.

He was an Elder and member of the Front Royal Presbyterian Church, member of Giles B. Cook Post 53 of the American Legion in Front Royal where he served as Post Commander for 10 years, member of the B.P.O.E. 2382 in Front Royal, member of the Warren Coalition where he served as past Vice-President and President, member of the Masonic Unity Lodge 146 A.F. & A.M. in Front Royal and past member of the Front Royal Moose Lodge #829.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 10 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601, or to the American Cancer Society, 510 Pegasus Court, Winchester, Virginia 22602.