Larry Louis Blanchard, of Carney, was born May 13, 1940 in Lahoma, Oklahoma to Victor Blanchard and Louise Hennsley.

He passed away February 7, 2014 in Carney at the age of 73.

Larry was a farmer for many years. He lost his home in the Carney tornado last year but continued living on the farm and picking up the pieces.

He leaves behind a son, Lee Blanchard of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

A private service will be held to carry out Larry's wishes of scattering his ashes on the farm which he cherished.

Arrangements were under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.