Larry Benedict
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| Larry Benedict passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at his home near Blair. He was born January 24, 1956 in Altus to Hoyt and Polly Benedict. After graduating from Altus High School in 1974, Larry attended Western Oklahoma State College and Oklahoma State University. He married Tracie Kastner Graham on July 2, 1998 and the two of them established their home near Blair. Larry retired from the Altus Fire Department in 2003 following a twenty year career. After his retirement he owned and operated Benedict Car Sales. Larry enjoyed attending church and traveling with his wife. An avid supporter of The Twelve Step Program, Larry was extremely proud of the fact that he had been sober since 1988. He was enthusiastic in sharing his story and his faith with others who were battling addictions. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Hoyt Benedict. He is survived by his wife, Tracie; three children Vanessa Cole, Emily Cole, and Trey Graham all of Edmond. His mother Polly Benedict of Altus; Sister Lori and her husband Jim Plaut of Winter Garden Florida, a niece Sarah Plaut and nephews James Plaut and Ethan Plaut, In-Laws Craig and Ellen Kastner of Altus; and a host of friends. Services are scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will be follow in the Altus City Cemetery. The Family will receive guests from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening at Lowell-Tims Chapel. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. On-line tributes can be made to the family at www.lowell-tims.com |
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