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Larry Roger Landis

Larry Roger Landis, age 80, of Tallmasville, WV, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 14, 1943, in Barbour County, WV, a son of the late Sterling Noble and Geneva Dee Cutright Landis. On April 3, 1970, he married Shirley Ann Westfall who preceded him in death on October 3, 2020. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Shawn Christopher Landis, two sisters and six brothers.

He is survived by two sons, Benjamin Noble Landis and wife Amanda of Queens, WV and Joseph Roger Landis and Erica “Rickie” of Indian Camp, WV; three daughters, Shannon Wagoner and Charles of Trubie Run, WV, Effie Tenney and Doyle of Tallmansville, WV and Ivy Landis and fiancé Jeremy Phillips of Buckhannon, WV; four grandsons, Larry Wagoner, Dewaine Wagoner and Mackenzie, Dylan Landis and Madison Birchfield and Jaiden Landis; seven granddaughters, Rushia Light and Patrick, Shai Watson and Rusty, Haley Landis and Geoff, Kiley Landis and Atlee Howes, Charity Tenney, Emma Phillips, and Destinee Blaine; five great grandsons, Dawson Light, Sterlie Light, Bricen Watson, Braydon Lofty, and Levi Lofty; one great-granddaughter, Oakley Lofty; two sisters, Wevalea Lantz and Carolyn June Herron; beloved dog Cosmo and beloved cat, Miss Kitty.

Mr. Landis was a member of the Cutright Chapel Church. He was a truck driver for the Buckhannon City Waste Department for over 30 years. Larry loved fishing, bear hunting, and spending time with his family.

Friends will be received Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 12 Noon to 2 PM at the Cutright Chapel Church. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM with the Rev. Brad Tenney officiating. Burial will follow in the Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery in Ten Mile, WV. Following the burial all are invited back to Larry’s home for a covered dish dinner.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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