Larry D. Boocks, 75, of Fertigs, died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born November 6, 1938 at home in Fertigs, he was a son of the late Frank and Dorothy Oakes Boocks.
Larry was a truck driver for Pennzoil.
He enjoyed spending time with his companion Dottie Dunmire, collecting antiques, and playing music with his family.
Larry was one of the school children who was able to see Charles Lindbergh when he landed in Fertigs.
On September 14, 1957 he married the former Patricia Swartz, who preceded him in death on April 3, 2002.
Surviving are his loving companion, Dottie Dunmire; a son, David Boocks and his wife Debbie of Rocky Grove; a daughter, Julie Ann Boocks of Oil City; five grandchildren, Larry Boocks III, Alicia Boocks, Anna Buckley, Broock Winger, and Joseph Winger; and three great grandchildren.
Also surviving are his twin brother, Gary; three other brothers, Tom, William “Butch,” and Terry; and three sisters, Shirley Bupp, Jean Rodgers, and Elaine Stover.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Boocks; a brother, Howard Boocks; and three sisters, Carol Keffer, Kathleen Rowan, and Doris Rancatore.
Family and friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 am Wednesday with the Rev. Larry Bell, pastor of Messiah Baptist Church, officiating.
Interment will be in Fertigs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kirtland Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin PA 16323 or to AseraCare Hospice, 1600 Penninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505.