Larry A. Vernor , 82, of Centralia passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1942, the son of Geraldine Smith. He married Linda Basola on November 3, 2007, in Junction City and she survives him in Centralia.

Along with his beloved wife of 17 years, Linda Vernor, survivors include his son, Tad Vernor of Centralia; his daughter, Angel Linder and husband Mike of Salem; six grandchildren; 9 great-grandsons; brother-in-law, Marty Basola and wife Pam of Centralia; sisters-in-law, Berneice Knipping and husband Richard of Sandoval, and Sue Harmon and husband Jim of Centralia; many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather; and his sister, Sharon.

Larry worked for Hollywood Brands Candy Factory, where he could always be counted on to give his best at his job. He loved music and taught himself to play bass guitar, grateful to play good music with several bands over the years. Larry enjoyed fishing and having a fish fry for family and friends. He always looked forward to baseball season, ready to cheer on his favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals. He liked to keep his mind active with games he would play on his computer. During quiet times, Larry could be found reading his Bible and studying God's Word. Larry was a man of great faith, a strong protector of his family, and ready to lend a helping hand to anyone one need.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin. Memorials may be made in Larry's honor to the family and will be accepted for his family at Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia. Online condolences and memories of Larry may be shared with his family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home's Facebook page.