Larry Ronald Gartrell: Obituary

Larry Ronald Gartrell, age 73 of Rockmart, Georgia passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. He was born April 9, 1946 to Edwin Daly and Mary Marcille Gartrell in Ellijay, Georgia. He was saved and joined Whitestone Baptist Church in August, 1958. He attended Gilmer County Schools and was STAR Student of Gilmer High School in 1964 and an Honor Graduate of Gilmer High School Class of 1964. He received a BA from West Georgia College in 1969 and then proudly served in the United States Army in the 197th Artillery Brigade from 1970 until 1972. He then served in the United States Army Reserve from 1972 until 1978. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 38 years of service.

Larry is survived by his children, Tommy and Andrea Gartrell of Jasper, Stephanie Marie and Bill DeArmon of Rockmart; brother, Tim Gartrell of Jasper; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Joe B. Jones of Jasper; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives.

The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home Monday, November 18, 2019 from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.

Online condolences may be made at www.roperfuneralhome.com.

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