Larry Gene Kees, age 76, of Sandy Hook, KY went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation after an extended illness.
Larry was born July 7, 1948, to the late Herman and Juanita Kees of Willard, Kentucky.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Stephanie Kees and one brother, Michael Kees.
Larry was an electrician and retired from Kentucky Electric Steel. After retirement, Larry spent his time helping others, whether it was visiting and helping neighbors farm, fixing things for his family, woodworking, or clearing off driveways in the winter, he was always willing to help anyone who needed him. Larry loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was so proud of the family he and Dianna had created.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dianna Hutchinson Kees; two sons, Sam Riggs and Nathan (Jolena) Kees both of Grayson, Kentucky; four granchildren, Brittany (Jonathan) Kissinger, Jesse Kees, Jamie (Christina) Kees, and Jackie Kees. great-grandchildren, Aydin and Kaydin Kissinaer; mother-in-law, Phyllis Hutchinson; two nephews, Joshua and Raymond Kees, along with a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Grayson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.49 McCoy Road, Grayson, Kentucky, with Brother Guy Moyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Kees Family Cemetery.
Friends may visit after 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024 until the service hour at Grayson Funeral Home.
Nathan Kees, Sam Riggs, Jesse Kees, Jonathan Kissinger, Josh Kees, Raymond Kees, Joseph Adams and Shane Elam will serve as pallbearers.
Jamie Kees, Aydin Kissinger, Kaydin Kissinger will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Bryan Hutchinson, Herman Conn, Gary Hanshaw.
Grayson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Grayson Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the Route 504 Fire Department, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire Department and Elliott County EMS.
