Larry Gene Bogard

Mr. Larry Gene Bogard, 81, of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home.
Larry was born on October 22, 1942 in Calloway County to the late Oveta Allen Bogard and Mary Lee Thompson Bogard.
Larry was a proud native of the area, having spent his entire life in the community he cherished. He was a graduate of Calloway County High School, belonging to the Class of 1961, which marked the inaugural graduating class after the county's consolidation. Following high school, Larry pursued further studies at Nashville Auto Diesel College. This paved the way for a lifelong career in the wholesale auto dealer industry.  Larry and his wife, Nancy, are members of Sinking Spring Baptist Church. 
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Allen Bogard.
Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include his wife, Nancy Broach Bogard, to whom he married on November 1, 1961; four children, James Russell Bogard of Lobelsville, TN; Barry Darren Bogard (Sandra) of Puryear, TN; Benjamin Thomas Bogard (Julie) of Murray; Dolly LeAnn Rickman (Luke) of Murray; 11 grandchildren, Misty Long (Trey) of Murray, Jessy French (Seth) of Murray, Whitney Ballard (Trent) of Murray, Catlin Bogard of Nashville, TN, Brittany Roley (Chris) of Virginia Beach, VA, Morgan Bogard of Memphis, TN, Sophia Bogard of Dallas, TX, Ava Bogard of Murray, Jordan Rickman of Murray, Parker Rickman of Murray, Simon Rickman of Murray and 12 great grandchildren.  His family would also like to thank special friends, Paul and Candy Motherall for their love and kindness.
A private graveside service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Sinking Spring Cemetery.  Sammy Cunningham will officiate.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 1959 State Route 94 WMurray, KY 42071.
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