04/07/2014

Larry H. Dugger

Former owner of Allmon-Dugger Funeral Home

Larry H. Dugger, age 71, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly a long-time resident of Carrollton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Friday, April 4, 2014 with his family at his side.  Larry was the former owner of the Allmon-Dugger Funeral Home in Carrollton where he faithfully served his community. 

A licensed Ohio Funeral Director and Embalmer, Larry was also a paramedic who owned the Allmon-Dugger Ambulance Service for many years.  After moving to Dublin in 2007, Larry was employed with the Rutherford Funeral Home in Columbus, Worthington and Powell.  A graduate of Carrollton High School, Class of 1961, he was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1961-65.  He was a member and Past-Master of Carroll Lodge #124, F & AM, 32^nd Degree Mason, Valley of Canton and a member of Tadmore Shrine.  Larry was a former member and trustee of The Carrollton First United Methodist Church and was currently attending Northwest United Methodist Church in Columbus.  He was an avid aviator and licensed pilot. 

Larry was preceded in death by his father Oran Dugger , his mother-in-law Mag Allmon and his father-in-law and business partner Jerry Allmon. 

Larry is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Dugger; his daughters and sons-in-law Cheri and Jeff Mayfield of Springfield, OH, Teri and Bret Ray of Dublin and Lisa and Todd Miller of Dublin; his adored grandchildren: Ryan, Kendra, Chelsea, Chad and Josh; his mother Thelma Cassidy of Carrollton; step-mother Jodie Dugger of Burnsville, NC; aunt Mary Robinson of Uniontown, OH; half-sister Julie (Dan) Morsheiser of Carrollton; the extended Allmon Family including his brother-in-law Jim (Jan) Allmon of Gainesville, VA who was like a brother to him; and his many friends and colleagues. 

Larry was loved by all.  He brought a smile to everyone’s face and always had a laugh to share.  He touched so many lives.  Larry, who was known affectionately by family and close friends as “Clark”, will truly be missed by all. 

Family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00pm. TUESDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471.  (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.)  Additional visitation will be held in Carrollton, Ohio from 4:00pm.-6:00pm. WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2014 at the Carrollton First United Methodist Church, 253 South Lisbon Street, Carrollton, OH 44615 where a Masonic Service will be held at 6:00pm. and Funeral Services will be held at 7:00pm. 

Reverend Tom Slack will be officiating.  Burial services will be held 2:00pm. THURSDAY at Dublin Cemetery, Dublin, Ohio where Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Air Force Honors Team. 

If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to: The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org.  Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to Larry’s family.