Birth Date: 12/11/1946
Deceased Date: 12/01/2022
Larry Allen Swartz Sr., 75, was chosen by God to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 1st, 2022. Larry was born on December 11, 1946 and was a long time resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Larry was known by all as a devout warrior of God, and made it his life mission to share the Word with all who would listen. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Kermith, by sister Dorothy, and by brothers Elwood and Ernest. He is survived by his wife, Ermina, children Larry Allen Swartz Jr., Elisa Moot, Jesse Swartz; grandchildren Nicole Moot, Casey Swartz, Katelyn Swartz, Hollie Lupton, Trinity Swartz; seven great-grandchildren, three sisters, and two brothers.
Larry stands in our hearts as a reminder of strength, perseverance, love, forgiveness, and compassion. Though we will mourn his loss daily, we know we will be reunited in time.
A funeral will be held at Underwood Funeral Home in Smithfield, North Carolina on Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in Larry’s name to the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research (www.v.org) or to cancer research at St Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org). The family would like to extend a personal “thank you” to Pastor Kevin Adkins and Pastor Ronnie Lyle.
