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Larry Dale Kirby, 65, of Gary, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Community Hospital in Munster. He was born on July 10, 1961, in Paw Paw, MI, to the late Otis and Sarah (Mardis) Kirby. On June 20, 1981, in Gary, Larry married the love of his life, Jeana Whiteside.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Jeana Kirby; son, Larry Dale Kirby; granddaughter, Alexis Craft; siblings, Cathy Goen, Jerry (Sheila) Kirby, and Garry Kirby; his beloved dog, Bama; and a loving host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Kirby, and sister, Vicki Summers.
Larry worked as a delivery driver for Great Lakes Peterbilt for over 25 years.
In his spare time, Larry enjoyed working on older cars and hot rods, going to car shows and drag strip races, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and cheering on his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide football team and NASCAR drivers.
Larry will best be remembered as a jokester and someone who was always willing to help another in need. He, along with all the love and joy he shared, will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Services for Larry will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Rendina Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland Street, Gary, IN 46408, with visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A private burial will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crown Point, IN.
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This makes me so sad Larry was a really great guy. He even become part of our family just being with us on holidays birthdays and having a great time Larry was well known for his smoked ribs. He will be deeply missed. I send my condolences to the family.
Sandy platt
Larry will be sorely missed, he was a great friend and would go out of his way to help ANYBODY in need! R.I.P. lil buddy
Sending love hugs to all. Uncle Larry will truely be missed. Wonderful times and memories made.
My Uncle had a big heart. He and Aunt Jenna helped my sister out greatly in her time of need which I am and always will be very grateful for. I wished I could have spent more time around him he was a wealth of knowledge when it came to cars. I can hear talking noise just thinking about him. He loved to have fun.
I always loved his phone calls and the family making a trip to Al. I know I married into the family but all of you are my family too!! I know he will be missed so much!! I am heart 💔
Larry was one of my favorites!! Ever since I was a little girl I always looked forward to him and jeans coming to visit!! I’m gonna miss him so much!!