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Anonymous
January 10, 2025
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The staff at Speck Funeral Home
January 02, 2025
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Speck Funeral Home - Larry Austin Gouveia
<p>It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Austin Gouveia. Larry was born to Wilber and Genevieve Gouveia, on July 8, 1939 in Peoria Illinois. Larry passed away in Hilham Tennessee on December 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and his children. </p><p> </p><p>Larry was a kind, loving soul. He shared a love for the outdoors and being on the water with family and friends. Larry wore many hats throughout his life. He was an Army veteran who loved his country. He was a master electrician, member of the local IBEW, working out of the Peoria IL area. He also worked many years as a director of maintenance at several hospitals. First and foremost, Larry’s passion was being a pastor and sharing his love for our Lord. Larry brought many people closer to God through his many sermons and Bible teachings. </p><p>Larry was a loving father of three children Farrah (Thomas) Brubaker of Saint Simons Island, GA, Derek Gouveia ofSpeedwell, TN, </p><p>and Selah (Richard) Carroll of Wyoming, IL. Larry has six grandchildren who loved and adored him, Seth, Isaiah, Jonah, Austin, Allison, and LezahBella. </p><p> Larry was proceeded in death by his mother Genevieve and father Wilber Gouveia, his sister Gayle Denzer, and grandparents Hollie and Nellie Cripe. The family will be holding a celebration of life at The Pointe in Hilham, TN Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3PM. </p>July 8, 1939 - December 31, 202407/08/193912/31/2024
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