Larry A. Stewart

Larry A. Stewart 53 of Columbus passed away at Kobacker House July 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by grandparents Nellie G. (Hix) Stewart, Earl W. Stewart, Roscoe M. Karnes, and Ruth B. (Goldhardt) Karnes; his father H.L. "Dick" Stewart; uncles Raymond W. Stewart, and James A. Karnes; He is survived by his mother Judith A. (Karnes) Stewart; Sister Marsha (John) Wolverton; Brother Barry (Sue) Stewart; Sister Ruth A. (Doug) Smith; Nieces Jennifer, Heidi, Erynne, Emylie, and Daphne; Nephews Ben and Zach; Great-Nephews Mathew, Elijah, Xander and Roman. Many cousins and friends. And his new friend Slinky.

Larry LOVED the Buckeyes. He began playing sports at Prairie Norton Athletic League where his dad was coach. He played throughout his life in Little League, PVMS, American Legion Traveling, Westland, and Ohio Dominican University. After school he played at Grove City Nazarene, and Hague Resmondo. Larry owned LASports and made uniforms and t-shirts for many sports teams in the Central Ohio area and The Ohio State University.

Larry battled Leukemia which was in remission. Marsha was his bone marrow donor. His biggest battle was the GVH disease after his transplant. We would like to thank the staff at Kobacker House for their love and care of all of us.

Visitation will be held Monday July 13, 2015 from 3 to 8PM at Newcomer Funeral Home SW, 3393 Broadway Grove City, OH 43123, where funeral services will be held by Owen Stotts at 11AM Tuesday July 14, 2015 with burial to follow in Alton Cemetery. To leave a message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" link above.