Larry David Firebaugh, age 81 of Troutville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home.
Larry was born in Roanoke March 20, 1940 and lived in Troutville all of his life. He was the son of the late Joseph W. and Esther N. Camper Firebaugh.
Larry worked for Roanoke Gas Company, retiring after 38 years of service. He was a 1958 graduate of Troutville High School, served in the Virginia Army National Guard for eight years, was a member of 29th Infantry Association, and attended Cave Rock Baptist Church. He was an avid Virginia Tech fan and NASCAR fan, but was a bigger fan of his great-niece Brennan and enjoyed watching her play basketball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Reba Firebaugh and is survived by his brother, Roger Firebaugh; niece, Amanda Firebaugh; great-niece Brennan Firebaugh, all of Buchanan; and many friends from Hardy’s and Brugh’s Mill.
A service honoring Larry’s life will be 3:00 pm, Sunday September 5 at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road Daleville with Pastor John Graybill and Pastor Mark Childers officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cave Rock Baptist Church, 2233 Stoney Battery Road, Troutville, Virginia 24175; or to Troutville Fire Department and Rescue Squad, PO Box 609, Troutville, Virginia 24175.
Online condolences may be offered to the family and as well as live-streaming of the service can be found at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tributes/Larry-Firebaugh.
Click here to view a webcast of the service on 9/5/2021 at 03:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Larry David Firebaugh, please visit our floral store.