Funeral services for Robert Case “Rob” Lary, Jr, age 72, of Ruston will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Trinity Methodist Church Sanctuary in Ruston, LA.  Officiating the service will be Rev. Brian Mercer, assisted by Rev. Doug de Graffenried. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston.

A visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, 209 N. Bonner, Ruston, LA.

Rob was born February 15, 1952, in Minden, LA and passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, in Ruston, LA.  He was a lifelong member of Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston; he and Deb were traversed in North Louisiana gathering projects for Weekend of the Cross for many years; and overseeing Dixie Baseball for many years also.  His favorite pastime over the years was maintaining and spending many hours at the “Farm”.  Rob was a great cook and loved cooking and feeding for his family, church activities, business meetings, tailgating, or just whatever anybody needed Rob was available to be the cook!  Rob was currently employed at Industrial Service Solutions in West Monroe, LA as the Purchasing Manager for many years.

Rob is preceded in death by the love of his life, Deborah “Deb” Grigsby Lary; his parents, Robert Case and Jeanne Dennis Lary; and brothers-in-law Jerry Grigsby and Jim Grigsby.

He is survived by his three sons; Case Lary and wife Jennifer and children, Easton, Taylor, step-sons, Wade and Clayton Watson of Downsville, LA; Luke Lary and wife Allie and children, Colt, Parson, and Andie of Ruston, LA; Ben Lary and wife Rachael and children, Jake and Emma of Ruston, LA; brother, Scot Lary and wife Heather of Portland, OR and children, Katie, Meg, and John;  dear friend, Nancy, “Someone I am very thankful for” along with other family and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Bill Carter, Benny Denny, Stacey Jones, Don McGehee, Dr Tommy Smith, and Scott Thompson.  Honorary pallbearers will be James and Donna White.

Memorials may be made to the Wesley Chapel Church, 4330 Hwy 818, Ruston, LA 71270; Trinity Methodist Church for Weekend of the Cross, 1000 Woodward Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270; or Charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

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