Larry Dean Root, 84, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on November 1, 1938, in Mitchell, IN, to the late Hazel Prather Root and Melvin Root. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of Roots Locksmith Service. He enjoyed the outdoors, mowing, and gardening. Larry was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary Root; and an infant sister.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Suzanne Cullop Root of Madisonville; son, Tom Root of Smyrna, TN; brothers, John (Cathy) Root and Jim Root; sisters, Diane (Kenny) Johnson and Betty Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Mason officiating. Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Hopkins County Honor Guard. Burial to be held at a later date at Pine Village Cemetery in Pine Village, IN.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the service hour on Thursday at the funeral home.