Larry Joseph Stein

Larry Joseph Stein, 76 of Harrisburg passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday July 7, 2020 at Cherokee, NC.

He was born on August 15, 1943, in Sandusky, MI to the late Joseph and Rose Trigger Stein.

Larry retired from the U.S. Navy serving in Vietnam War and retired as a Chief Petty Officer E-7. He was a mechanic, Volunteer Fireman, Cabarrus Co. school bus driver. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing and helping at his church First Wesleyan Church in Kannapolis. Larry was also a Boy Scout Leader for many years and involved in camps and projects. He was a best friend, loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather, he will be missed dearly.

Those left to cherish his memory, his wife of 28 years Shirley Stein, nine children; Scott Stein, Jay Atwell III (Rhonda), Donnettia Renfrow, Rebecca Reese, Mary Reese, John Reese, Chester Reese, Jentri Reese, Destiny Myers (Jeremy), sister, Terri Petrella and his niece Ashley Rose, 18 Grandchildren and many Great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 14 at First Wesleyan Church (301 Bethpage Rd, Kannapolis) with Pastor Scott Wheeler officiating, burial will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 15 at Salisbury National Cemetery with Navy honors.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday, July 13 at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 301 Bethpage Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.