Larry was preceded in death by his birth mother, Patty Jo Knupp Whetzel, his parents Sam and Sadie Tawney.
Larry is survived by his wife, Lori Kessinger, of the home. his brothers Jack Tawney of Richcreek Va, Jerry Tawney, of Bassett, Va. Joey Tawney, of Collinsville, Va and Jimmy Knupp, of Fairfax Va. his sisters, Bonnie Knupp and Linda Knupp, both of northern, va.
Larry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. as his wish Larry will be Cremated all services will be private, he will buried between his parent in the Kessinger family cemetery in Goldbond, virginia.