Larry Wayne Tingle, 71, of Smithland, Ky. passed away Friday December 12th, 2014 at his home. He worked as a chief engineer on the Prairie Dawn towboat. He also ran a local nursery business and was an avid fisherman. He was also a member of Smithland Second Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Cristal (David) Harney; one sister, Shirley (Wilbert) Oder, four grand daughters, Kala (Aaron) Gray, Ashley Cooke, Emily and Taylor Baker; two great grandsons, Kylan and Keegan; and two close friends, Betty Tingle and Kenny Paris.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sterling and Mary Gladys Welsh Tingle; two sisters, Doris Ogburn and Wanda Lovejoy, and one son, Michael Tingle.
A memorial service will be held at the Second Baptist Church on Monday December 15th, 2014 at 4:30pm with Rev. Fred Lowrance officiating. Friends may visit until the service hour at the church.
Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.smithfc.com