Larry Montgomery, 72, of Valley Mills passed away on November 20, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral Services: 10 AM, Monday, November 24, at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeremy Connell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation: 3-5 PM Sunday, November 23, at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco.
Mr. Montgomery will be available for public viewing starting at 11 AM Sunday, November. 23.
Larry was born September 8, 1942 in Fayetteville, TN. to Herman and Florene (Tucker) Montgomery. He married Martha Barrett on Oct. 2, 1982 in Valley Mills. Larry served as the youngest Sheriff in Lincoln Co., TN. After moving to Texas in 1982 he continued working in law enforcement with the McLennan County Sheriff’s office. Thereafter, he ranched alongside his wife and ran the C-BAR Stables in Valley Mills.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Florene Montgomery; and sister, Peggy Demus.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Martha Montgomery of Valley Mills; son, Joe Montgomery and wife Jenny of McMinnville, TN; daughter, Amy Kinser and husband Donnie of Tullahoma, TN; step-daughter, Elizabeth Swaner of Garland; step-son, Mac Swaner and wife Julie of Robinson; and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Montgomery will be available for public viewing starting at 11 AM Sunday, November. 23.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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My deepest sympathy to you Martha and Family on your loss. Mr. Montgomery was such a special man and was very much loved. I will miss his beautiful smile and the familiar “I love you” every time I saw him. May the Lord Bless and keep you ever closer at this time. Now, he is with God and no longer in pain. Rest peacefully and we will see you later.
What a special DVD. Our memories of all of us growing up and going to Granny Montgomerys’ and playing all day on Sunday comes back. To Martha, Amy’s family and Joey’s family we have great memories and loved Larry very much.
Martha, I hope God brings peaceful healing to you and your family at this difficult time. We hope you all can find joy in the fact that Larry is with his precious Lord Jesus and happily spending time with loved ones who have gone before him. I’ve known you and Larry for over 30 years and love you both so much. Working cattle in days gone by and riding the trails of your beautiful piece of heaven, know as C- Ranch, that you generously share are just some of the best memories we have together. I will miss Larry’s smile, big hugs and “love you” greetings every time we saw him. How blessed we all are to have known and loved such a brother in Christ.
Love & blessings,
Pat & Marshall
Martha and Family
Can’t begin to tell you how sorry Ann & I were to hear of Larry’s (my buds) passing. For many years we were the absolute best of friends although we had drifted apart several years ago sadly as so often happens with friends. I know I enjoyed our talk a couple of years ago. Sorry he didn’t answer my emails ’cause I would have loved to have caught up. I remember so vividly our trip to Waco in the early 60’s and it was a short 44 years ago he was in our wedding. The memories of showing cows, taking care of the county herds together, taking the herds to Nashville, just spending time together etc. come back so strong. I will have a hole in my heart for him and the entire family.
Frank
Sissy, My heart broke when I heard of Larry’s passing. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around you and the family during this time and give you peace and comfort. God bless!
Martha and family. My most sincere condolences to all of you. I will always have very fond memories of my time at trail rides and weekends home with Elizabeth. Much love.
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. I used to work at the Allergy & Asthma Center. I was thinking of him the other day & wondering if he had made the yearly trip to escape from Mt. Cedar. I guess he did but not the way we expected. He was such a fun man to be around & Ioved checking him in. Prayers for peace & healing.
Met Papa joe and Moma Joe over ten years ago. You folks have done nothing but be givers to me and my family. Moma and Papa joe, you know I am always here for you and Papa rest assured that as you requested we will take care of Mom for you. Lots of love, Mike, Angie, Chance and Brandon
Martha,our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.Enjoyed working with Larry at the S.O.. Great guy.great law officer.
Coy Jones, McLennan County S.O. Ret.
Happy Trails! Tom and I will always remember the wonderful way you greeted us when we started coming to C-Bar for trail rides and as an escape from town for the weekend. Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. Please call us if you need any assistance with the ranch. Condolences to you and your family.
Marianne and Tom Rogers
Holland, Texas
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Larry with whom I attended elementary and high school, Please know that your family have my sincerest sympathy during your time of bereavement. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I was one of the Baylor Riding Association club members when we first relocated to C-Bar Stables. Papa and Mama Joe were such an amazing guiding force for me during my years in Waco. Papa Joe will certainly be missed! I’ll never forget the way he always made me laugh. I could generally hide when I was upset from everyone but him and he always managed to cheer me up no matter what was going on. I’m heartbroken I can’t make it to Waco to say goodbye in person, but rest assured that since the news I’ve kept Papa and Mama Joe both, along with their families, in my prayers.
Martha, Michael and I are saddened by the news of Larrys passing. What an awesome man! We were so blessed to know him and truly loved him. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort. What great memories we have. We love you and are praying for you.
Larry Montgomery will be greatly missed. He touch so many people. He was always willing to help someone. We loved his infectious smile. We lived on the ranch for 9 years where we we treated like family and great friends. We can’t even go into all the memories we made together from hauling hay, round ups, birthday parties, weddings, playing marbles, riding horses on Sundays and many other countless times we spent together. My family cherishes the memories we had with Larry and Martha. They will always be in our hearts and prayers. We will love you forever. Don, Terina, D.W., And Casey Heintz
Martha, Larry will be missed by so many. He always had a smile, a hug, and a I love you to everyone he saw.
I only had the pleasure to know yall for a short time, however I know he was one of the great ones. I will keep
you in my prayers
So very sorry for your loss Martha.
I remember so many great times with you both.
Sending my love and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. You both helped save the Baylor riding association and you not only gave the horses a safe home but you gave all us college kids a home away from home that was so full of love. I know Papa Joe is riding horses in heaven. What a great video to remember his love and kindness I wish I was able to attend the funeral service but I am not going to be able to. So I send love a prayer for your entire family.
Im so sorry Martha for your loss and loss of such a man who was such an important part of mine and Lukes journey at Baylor. I pray for comfort for you and know you are loved and thought about on this day.
I had no idea that this occurred until a few minutes ago. I am so sorry for your loss Martha and Joe. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days to come. Larry was a great man and will be sorely missed by all. I truly thought a great deal of him. God Bless
Sissy, So sorry to hear about Larry passing away. We had no idea that he was sick. May God be with you and your family during this time. I Pray that you will be given comfort and peace. God Bless
I will greatly miss Larry Montgomery my high school classmate. We road the Molino bus to and from Lincoln County High School for years. He was always willing to help out. He had an infectious smile and ready willingness to pitch in and help out wherever needed. We all miss him and our prayers are with his family in their sorrow.
Dr. Jerry C. Pate
Montgomery Family,
Randy and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know this is a trying and difficult time for you.
I considered Larry and Martha to be valued friends over the last decade. Their generosity expressed through C-Bar to the Baylor Riding club and to so many others will always be a wonderful memory.
We shall greatly miss Larry’s sweet spirit and his strong faith in Christ. He truly represented the love of God.
Martha and family,
We have and will continue to ask God to strengthen you in all things.
Thank you so much for posting the video for those of us who couldn’t be there to see. It brings back so many happy memories of the Montgomery cousins growing up together. So happy Mother, Ronnie, Brian and I visited you all while Uncle Herman and Aunt Florene were still living. We have such wonderful memories of that visit. We send our love and sympathy to all of you.