Lawrence Joseph Neyens' Obituary
Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Neyens, 84, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle, surrounded by his loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel in Albemarle. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45 before the service.
Larry, born on August 8, 1940, in Creighton Nebraska, was the son of the late Henry Joseph and Mary Agnes Neyens. He was preceded in death by sister, Betty Latham.
Larry lived a life of faithful service and dedication to family and country. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Myrtle Beach, SC, where he met the love of his life, Betty. Following his service, he worked his way up from driver to President of Dixie Trucking Company in Charlotte, eventually buying the company in 1982. After two decades, he sold the company and retired to their Lake Tillery home. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Larry was a deacon at his church and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, fishing, golfing, and attending car shows with his 67 Chevelle.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Neyens of Troy, son Larry Joseph “Joey” Neyens (wife Heather) of Waxhaw and daughter Lisa Millis (husband Gerald) of Monroe. Known as “Papa” to his grandchildren, Adam Millis (wife Heather), Brandon Millis, Elizabeth Neyens, and great granddaughter, Brooklyn Millis. Brother Robert Neyens, sisters Donna Vice and Larita Rayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritans purse (www.samaritanspurse.org) or St. Jude’s (www.stjude.org)
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Neyens family.
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